Spring is in the air. It won’t be long before it starts to really warm up out there. Make sure you’re properly prepared before the hot weather hits! What do you need to do? Spring cleaning, planting flowers, packing away your warm clothes … Don’t forget to schedule AC service in Shreveport, LA to get your air conditioner ready for the season! Here’s why maintenance matters.
For Safety
While air conditioners rarely pose any sort of hazard, if they aren’t properly maintained, there are things that can happen which might threaten your safety. They are electrical appliances, and so without a safety check each year, you can end up with electrical issues that can lead to shocks or even a house fire. It is absolutely not worth the risk to your home and your family, so always get your AC maintenance.
For Performance
When an air conditioner has minor problems—misaligned parts, too much friction between components, dust and grime, or a thermostat that’s slightly inaccurate—it might keep chugging along and putting out cool air. But it won’t be performing as well as it should. It’s easy to end up with your home never getting quite cool enough, or with some areas having pockets of heat. Getting those little issues addressed will improve your comfort.
For Efficiency
Heating and cooling costs are the largest share of energy costs in American homes. You’re already paying enough for that energy. You don’t need to be paying extra each month just because your air conditioner is struggling! The same minor problems listed above force an AC unit to run more of the time, use more electricity, and drive up your bills.
For Convenience
One of the most inconvenient things you can encounter during a heat wave in Louisiana is a broken-down air conditioner. When maintenance is done at the start of the season, you’ll eliminate the little issues that lead to most AC repair needs and breakdowns. In fact, you’ll be left with only 15% of the risk of needing repairs, compared to folks who didn’t get their AC maintenance done.
For the Future
How long do air conditioners last? Well, that varies, and the more you need to use it each year, the fewer years it will keep running. We put enough pressure on our AC systems in this climate. Failing to get maintenance can cut the number of years your air conditioner will live in half. Without maintenance, you’ll have to buy a new air conditioner twice as often! No, thank you.
For the Warranty
One requirement of HVAC equipment warranties is that the system be serviced annually by a qualified technician. Making sure to have this done will make it possible to hold the manufacturer accountable, if anything happens to your air conditioner that should be their responsibility. If a component had a manufacturing fault, for example, the manufacturer will provide a replacement component for systems under warranty.
Schedule maintenance now! Enjoy the springtime weather and the blooming flowers, and enjoy having an air conditioner that keeps you perfectly comfortable all summer long.
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