Your home’s air conditioner is a valuable machine that helps you beat the heat with minimal effort. You must maintain it to ensure it operates effectively and efficiently when the temperature outside in Artesia, NM, is scorching. Here are a few benefits of scheduling AC maintenance and a list of common tasks performed during the service:
Maximize Cooling Efficiency
Over time, dust, dirt and debris will accumulate in and around your air conditioner. Without a professional cleaning, the buildup will eventually hinder your AC system’s performance, resulting in poor airflow, strenuous operation and higher cooling bills. A clean air conditioner operates efficiently and minimizes your carbon footprint.
Avoid Costly Breakdowns
During an AC maintenance visit, your technician will have the opportunity to check every component of your air conditioner. If they spot any problems, they can repair them on the spot to prevent them from worsening. As a result, you’ll avoid costly breakdowns and higher repair costs later. Our technicians use premium parts for AC repairs.
Prolong Your AC System’s Lifespan
An air conditioner is an expensive machine. Your AC system will likely cost you thousands of dollars. You want your air conditioner to last as long as possible to avoid premature AC replacements that cost you more. By scheduling annual air conditioning maintenance, you protect your system from damage and help prolong its lifespan.
Common AC Maintenance Tasks
Here are some of the AC maintenance tasks we perform:
- Inspect and clean the evaporator coils.
- Check and recharge air conditioning refrigerant levels.
- Lubricate motors, belts and other moving parts.
- Examine electrical connections and tighten them.
- Calibrate the thermostat and verify it’s working properly.
- Inspect and clean the condenser coils.
Although summer is here, it’s not too late to schedule AC maintenance for your air conditioner. Contact I.T.S. Refrigeration & Heating, Inc. to book an appointment to have one of our licensed technicians inspect your AC system.
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