Importance of Air Conditioner Maintenance

Your central air conditioning system is one of the most expensive electrical components in your house .  It is expensive to purchase and then costly to operate each month, especially in the summer .  There is one thing you can do to lower the monthly cost . Keep your air conditioner tuned up and in top efficiency.  A simple air conditioner tune-up has been proven in an LSU study to reduce your cooling costs up to $32.76 a month and to restore an average of 9520 BTU/hr.  That means more money in your pocket and more cooling in your home.

Air Conditioner Tune-ups Should Include: 

• Outdoor condenser coil cleaning
• Clean the indoor evaporator coil
• Refrigerant charge check
• Clean the drain lines
• Air filter replacement
• Check the duct work for leaks
• Electrical connection inspection
• Lubrication of all motors and moving parts
• Verify proper thermostat calibration and operation
• Check all voltage and amp draws

Air Conditioner Tune-ups are Designed to Prevent Breakdowns

It’s a proven fact that air conditioner tune-ups lesson the chance of a costly unit breakdown .  According to several studies 9 out of every 10 air conditioning breakdowns occur due to nothing more than a dirty unit.

Tune-ups Extend the Life of Your Air Conditioner

The average life span of a central air conditioning system is twelve to fifteen years if it is properly installed and maintained. You could reasonably expect to reduce this by 1/3 if you never clean or maintain your air conditioner . 

Average Tune-up Cost

A thorough air conditioner tune up normally ranges from $70-$90 per system.  You can often find better pricing during preseason offers or by joining an annual maintenance program.  The tune-up actually pays for itself thru energy savings.  If you figure that you will save $32 per month for and average of nine months in a cooling season then your net savings will be $198. That makes for a nice return on investment. Not to mention that it will help ensure that you stay cool and comfortable all summer.

With all the facts reported added up it only makes sense to schedule an annual air conditioner tune-up with your local air conditioning contractor.

This article was written by Freedom Air & Heat a Santa Fe Texas air conditioning contractor.

 

 

Originally posted 2010-08-27 17:43:34. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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