Is an Air Conditioner Tune-Up on Your Spring Cleaning List?

The calendar proclaims that spring has arrived, so many homeowners are working on their spring cleaning lists. Most homeowners include things like putting away the winter linens, washing floors and windows and generally decluttering the home among their list of things that need done. However, do not forget to include an air conditioner tune-up on the spring cleaning list. Before you know it, the hot weather will arrive and that air conditioner will be put to use in cooling and dehumidifying the home’s air. There are many important reasons and benefits to including a tune-up for the air conditioning system on the year’s spring cleaning list.

What a Tune Up Service Includes

A tune up service for the air conditioning system works like a tuning up service for the family car. It includes:

• A comprehensive system inspection
• Cleaning of all coils
• Lubrication of the moving mechanical parts
• Air filter replacement
• Checking of fluid and pressure levels
• Cleaning and draining of the condensate line
• Checking of system wiring and thermostat controls
• Running a system performance test

Most tune up services will also include an inspection of the ductwork to ensure that the conditioned air will reach all areas of the home.

Reasons to Have the Air Conditioning System Tuned Up

A tune up service for the air conditioning system ensures that it will operate efficiently, effectively and safely. A dirty or poorly lubricated motor could overheat, resulting in a system breakdown and costly repair bill. A low coolant level could result in ineffective cooling and dehumidification of the home. A proper tune up service checks for these issues as well as any other potential problems and could prevent them from occurring.

Benefits of Having the Air Conditioning System Professionally Maintained

There are many benefits to professional maintenance of the air conditioning system. These include:

• Improved energy efficiency. After the system is tuned up, cooling costs could decrease by 5 to 30 percent.
• Healthier indoor air once the air filter is replaced.
• Removal of dust from the system results in cleaner indoor air.
• Lubricating the system reduces noise during each cooling cycle.
• A well maintained system experiences fewer breakdowns and could last longer.

To be sure that your home is ready for the upcoming heat and humidity of the summer months, a springtime tune up of the air conditioning system is essential. As your Alexandria VA heating and cooling company, we offer this service and many more to ensure your comfort throughout the entire year. For more information on scheduling a preventive maintenance service visit for your cooling system, give us a call at Brennan’s Heating & Air Conditioning . We look forward to helping you enjoy a comfortable home environment this spring and summer.