So how often should a central air conditioning system be serviced? Not surprisingly, a lot of people either are unaware of the necessity of service or just take for granted that a problem-free summer last year will mean another and another and another. However, things don’t work that way. Like any piece of complex machinery, an air conditioning system requires regular intervals of maintenance if it is to perform reliable year after year after year.
Service technicians who specialize in air conditioning in Sparks are available for seasonal maintenance at a cost of between $70 and $100. This is a relatively small expense compared to a full-scale repair if the system suffers a breakdown and in the middle of summer, when air conditioning service availability is at a premium. Scheduling a maintenance and cleaning call during the spring guarantees the availability of a technician at reasonable price. It is also the best period for a service call, when the system is not needed at the moment.
Professionals advise that an annual service check of the central air system is in order. Not only is the system’s functioning through a hot summer at stake but also it’s energy efficiency, which will impact upon that summertime power bill. Over the course of time, the condenser coils and air filters gather dirt and dust. Accumulation on the coils can have a more direct effect on the operation of the air system since these are the basis for the heat exchange essential for the actual cooling function. These buildups will reduce efficiency by up to 5%. The longer this problem goes unchecked, the further the operation of the A/C will degrade. The coils could even, quite paradoxically, freeze up and prevent the system from being able to perform.
During the maintenance call, the first thing the technician will look for is dirt buildup on the coils and the state of the filters. After changing these and cleaning off the coils, freon levels will be verified and the system recharged if needed. After that, testing of the thermostat and wiring along with an examination of the central blower proceeds. Once the entire checklist has been completed, the panels are closed up and the system certified for another season’s service.
Contact Paschall Plumbing Heating Cooling for your next service call. Maintenance will cost far less than repair. Think of that when considering service for your air conditioning in Sparks.
