As the summertime approaches, one thing you can count on when you live in the South is hot weather. And during those scorching summer days, the last thing you want to happen is for your air conditioner to go out. That is why it is imperative that you take care of your air conditioning system by servicing it regularly.
An air conditioner, like your automobile, requires the proper maintenance in order for it to stay running smoothly and efficiently. An air conditioning unit is a heavy duty piece of equipment. It was engineered to withstand all kinds of abuse from the elements outside. However, that does not mean it will keep running and functioning properly if it is not routinely checked out and maintained.
Without regular maintenance, an air conditioner continues every year to lose about 5% of its efficiency. This means that you are paying extra on your energy bill each and every month. Studies have proven that with yearly tune-ups, air conditioning units will maintain up to 95% of its operating efficiency throughout the years.
Plus, regular maintenance will keep you from having to pay huge repair bills. Taking care of your unit on a routine basis means that it will be less likely to break down just at a time when you need it the most. As Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Changing your filters regularly is one thing you can do to help you take care of your system. You also need to find an air conditioning company that you can trust to come and service your unit. A standard service check will include:
*cleaning the condensing coils
*checking the coolant or R-22 level
*oiling the fan motors
*checking all belts
*checking the systems pressures and temperatures
Taking care of your unit will help your unit to last for years to come. Annual service on the equipment will help to keep your unit operating at its peak efficiency and help you save in energy costs throughout the year. All in all, it pays to take good care of your air conditioner.
