Imagine a summer with no air conditioning. Sweltering days, one after another, stretching for what feels like an eternity. The humidity level in your home builds and doors refuse to close right, mold spores multiply in the dark recesses of your bathroom as you sit, sweaty and listless wishing for fall.
Now think about escaping the summer heat and humidity in your perfectly climate controlled home. You are able to relax at the end of the day, watch a movie and feel cool and refreshed. Your pets no longer feel the need to shed and your children behave perfectly.
Okay, that is probably a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point. Air conditioning, particularly in a climate like Florida’s, is important. Most people rely on it and expect it work as needed, when it is needed. But this sort of reliability is impossible without proper maintenance.
Just like a heating system, central cooling units need regular maintenance. During this process the Freon levels are checked, the entire system is inspected for leaks and all components and controls are checked. Duct Cleaning, cleaning of the air filters and all belts are inspected as well.
This type of service will not only keep your system running, but help it to run efficiently. This results in lower energy bills and a more consistently cooled and comfortable environment. The smallest issues can result in large problems. Low coolant makes a system work harder. Duct Cleaning and clear filters keep the air circulated properly, reducing energy costs but also reducing the wear on the motor.
Most units are able to run well when serviced once every two years. But if your system is older or is used excessively, an annual tune-up should be planned. An HVAC or air conditioning company like Eco Air Conditioning can arrange this type of service and often have service plans that include affordable annual checks guaranteed to keep your system running correctly.
This type of preventative maintenance often pays for itself as it avoids downtime during the season you need it most, prevents late night emergency calls and stops small problems before they turn into major issues.
