What Every Homeowner Should Know About Emergency AC Services
Being a homeowner is a wonderful thing… most of the time. But there are days where being a homeowner is stressful, frightening, and expensive. These days are typically made up of various situations like an air conditioner emergency. The days are getting warmer, and the AC is starting to be used more often.
But if it suddenly stops working, that’s an emergency that can’t be postponed in those hot summer days. In this article, you can learn how often AC units should be serviced and how to handle AC emergencies when they do happen. Homeowners can also look more into the costs associated with AC emergencies and how to avoid those high price tags.
How Often Should AC Units Be Serviced?
No matter what kind of AC unit a homeowner has, it should be serviced at least once a year. Spring is a great time to have any tune-ups made before the AC is put into high use over the coming summer months. Many homeowners will ask themselves whether it’s really necessary to do every single year.
And the answer to that question would be that it is necessary if homeowners want to avoid larger AC problems in the future. When an AC unit is serviced annually, professionals will be able to identify and resolve any small issues that exist. Tuning up the AC unit helps to avoid emergencies down the road.
Common Air Conditioner Emergencies
After a while, homeowners become very familiar with the sound of Murphy knocking on their front door. Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. And in the case of an AC unit, there are many things that can go wrong. Here are a few common AC problems that could occur:
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Sensor Problems - Refrigerant Leaks
- Electrical Control Failure
- No Airflow
- Loud and Unusual Sounds
Luckily, professional HVAC technicians are trained with the tools and technology needed to assess these emergencies and determine the best possible solution to resolve the problem and prevent any further damage.
But there are ways to prevent emergencies like this. The best way to avoid these situations is through regular maintenance of the AC system to catch any minor issues that may be occurring.
The Cost of AC Emergency Services
Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. That is the key to preventing the costly repairs of an AC emergency. Servicing and tuning up the AC unit annually may seem like it’s not really making a difference and isn’t worth the cost. But continued maintenance is truly the best way to prevent an emergency from happening.
Emergency services are very time-sensitive and can be very expensive, especially if they lead to damage in other parts of the house. So if homeowners want to avoid these high price tags, they need to engage in regular maintenance. Most people would agree that it’s worth it to spend a little bit every year to keep the air conditioner in its premium condition rather than deal with a costly and unexpected emergency in the future.
About Barker Heating & Cooling
Barker Heating & Cooling is proud to have served Livermore area communities since 1998. They focus on customer service and technical professionalism because once a homeowner is a client, they become a part of the family. Barker Heating & Cooling offers high-quality HVAC maintenance, services, and installations with the personal touch that only they can provide.
