Schedule AC Service Before the Summer Heat
Spring is in full swing. While warmer temperatures return, it is a pleasant reminder that they will continue to get warmer all summer long. For the air conditioner, this is the calm before the storm. The air conditioner will have to work continuously to keep the home cool as summer temperatures soar.
Faced with the certainty of a hard summer’s worth of work, the AC in a home would relish some TLC. Scheduling AC maintenance in the spring before summer gets hot can give homeowners the best shot at comfort and the air conditioner the best try at having an easy cooling season.
Here are a few reasons why springtime is the best time for professional AC repair and service.
Easy Availability
The first reason on the list is the lack of planning on everyone else’s part. As summer warms up, homeowners kick on their air conditioners. With low demand in the spring, it’s easy to overlook problems that indicate the air conditioner won’t last all summer long. Additionally, homeowners that had problems at the end of last season will likely ignore problems hoping that the AC will last. Unfortunately, both of these situations will lead to misery during the summer.
Once summer comes, all homeowners who didn’t schedule spring AC maintenance will be forced to call for emergency service. AC technicians will be swamped responding to people sweating out the summer heat. By scheduling maintenance in the spring during low mechanical breakdowns, homeowners can ensure personal attention to their air conditioners for air conditioner service.
Reliability
The second reason to schedule early-season AC maintenance is an outgrowth of the first reason on this list. During the summer, AC problems can cause technicians to be overbooked and difficult to find. This means that ACs that are struggling will take longer to fix. Instead of waiting until the last possible moment, spring AC maintenance can allow technicians to look for problems before they occur.
So many problems that occur in air conditioners give signs during the early season. By letting technicians look over the system, they can make repairs before too busy or parts are hard to find. Be sure to call for an AC tune-up for problems like:
- Rattling sounds
- Banging noises
- Poor air quality
- Low airflow
- Inadequate or no cooling
These problems can be dealt with early on so the air conditioner will be more reliable during the summer.
Longevity 
- Changing air filters
- Lubricating bearing
- Cleaning blower fans
- Checking refrigerant levels
- Cleaning coils to increase efficiency
Spring AC maintenance is an absolute necessity for homeowners who need to keep their warranties in place and want to ensure their equipment lasts a long time.
About Barker Heating & Cooling
Need a local AC contractor with an AC maintenance program and membership? Barker Heating & Cooling has a proven program to keep homes cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Call today for a fast AC repair service in the Tri-Valley.
