During the warm spring and heat of the summer most people need to use their air conditioner to cool the house down. Although the spring and summer are welcome for most people you still want to have a place to go to cool off. The air conditioner is a great tool that is used and is a major part of any home. When it comes to an air conditioner you can usually enjoy the unit for around ten years. They are intended to last that amount of time but only if you are taking care of it. That means you have to make sure repairs are made when needed and of course you need to have the unit maintained. This is a service that is worth having a professional come out and take care of. They have the ability and expertise to know what to look for and what needs to be cleaned, repaired and checked. You may be wondering what is being done when you have routine maintenance done. GA HVAC Experts outlines what you can expect during a routine AC maintenance request.
Outside AC Condenser Inspection, Cleaning & Tune Up
There are many parts to the unit that need to be checked and inspected. The main part of the unit is outside of the house and usually on the side of the home. This is an area that your service technician will spend most of the time servicing. They will want to make sure that there is not any dirt and debris that is being built up on the unit. They will clear away the dirt and debris if it is present so they can get a good look. They also will make sure that any of the moving and working parts are in good condition. This means checking the fan motor for functionality, the fan blades for any broken or damaged parts. They also will check the coils to ensure that they are not damaged or frozen over. Lastly they will make sure that all the wiring and connections are in good condition. Once they have done a thorough inspection on the outside unit they will make you aware of any needed repairs.
Check AC for Low Refrigerant
Many homeowners mistakenly believe that refrigerant works like gas in a car meaning that it is supposed to run out on occasion and just needs to be replaced. However, your air conditioning system is actually supplied with enough refrigerant when it is installed to last its lifetime. An AC technician will check refrigerant levels and if it is found to be low on refrigerant, troubleshooting will begin as this means there is a leak that must be repaired.
Inspecting Air Handler / Blower
When conducting maintenance, an AC technician will consider a number of factors when checking air handlers and the air conditioner’s blower such as checking for corrosion, damage and microbial growth to name a few. They will clean these components and make recommendations for repair if damage is detected.
Check Air Filters Have Been Changed Regularly & are Clean
You might think that the filters in your home are not something that need to be taken too seriously. But if you allow the filters to remain in place without having them changed out on a regular basis you could be causing damage to your unit as well as reducing the efficiency. The filter is there to take the air out of the house and back to the unit. The air can be full of dirt, dust and debris and the filter needs to stop it. If it does, these contaminants will make it in the air ducts and to the unit. That is why during the maintenance AC contractors will make sure the filter is clean as well.
Testing Thermostat
Lastly AC technicians want to make sure that your thermostat is in good condition and set properly so that it is programmed the way you want it to. They may go over the settings and offer an upgrade if your thermostat is out of date or does not have the options that are best available.
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