Air Conditioning Maintenance

What Are The Benefits Of Air Conditioning Maintenance?

By scheduling regular service on your AC, you can help ensure it enjoys a long, efficient functional life and that it's ready to go when you need it the most. Preventative maintenance:

Prevents Costly Breakdowns & Emergency Repairs

Professional air conditioning maintenance identifies potential problems before they cause system failures during Pittsburgh's hottest summer days when you need cooling most. Our technicians examine critical components like compressors, condenser coils, refrigerant lines, and electrical connections to spot worn parts, refrigerant leaks, or developing issues that could lead to expensive emergency repairs.

By addressing these problems during routine maintenance visits, you can avoid the inconvenience and high costs of emergency service calls during peak cooling season when repair demand is highest and parts may be harder to obtain.

Ensures Safe & Reliable Operation

Air conditioning maintenance protects your family's safety by checking electrical connections, testing safety controls, inspecting refrigerant lines, and verifying proper system operation that prevents electrical hazards or refrigerant leaks. Our certified technicians examine wiring for signs of overheating, test capacitors and contactors for proper function, and ensure your system operates within safe parameters.

These comprehensive safety checks provide confidence that your cooling system operates reliably throughout Pittsburgh's hot, humid summer months without posing risks to your family's safety or your home's electrical system.

Maximized Energy Efficiency & Reduces Cooling Costs

Regular air conditioning maintenance optimizes your system's performance by cleaning coils, checking refrigerant levels, lubricating moving parts, and ensuring proper airflow that allows your AC to cool efficiently. Clean evaporator and condenser coils transfer heat more effectively, proper refrigerant charges maintain optimal cooling capacity, and well-maintained components operate with less energy consumption.

These efficiency improvements translate to lower monthly electric bills while maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures, helping offset maintenance costs through reduced energy expenses throughout the cooling season.

Extends Equipment Life & Protects Your Investment

Air conditioning maintenance helps your cooling system last longer by keeping components clean, properly lubricated, and operating within design specifications that reduce wear and tear. Regular maintenance prevents dirt buildup that forces components to work harder, maintains proper refrigerant levels that protect the compressor, and identifies minor issues before they damage expensive parts.

Well-maintained air conditioning systems typically provide 12-15 years of reliable service compared to 8-10 years for neglected equipment, protecting your investment while ensuring dependable cooling performance for years to come.

What Takes Place During An AC Tune-Up?

When our technician comes out to service your air conditioner, they'll:

• Check coolant levels
• Check temperature drop
• Check fan operation
• Inspect condensate drain
• Check system for leaks
• Review safety procedures
• Lubricate condenser motor
• Check and calibrate thermostat
• Check fan operation
• Check filters
• Lubricate blower motor