Keeping up with a regular maintenance schedule for your air conditioning and heating system is essential to keeping it in proper working order, year in and year out. Getting an air conditioning inspection once or twice a year is a good place to start. But what should you expect once your technician arrives?
Air Conditioning Inspections
The purpose of an air conditioning inspection is to make sure everything in your unit is working properly, particularly those small components you can’t check on from the outside or with an untrained eye. Once your professional technician from AC Guys Cooling and Heating Services arrives, here’s what you can expect to have included in your air conditioning inspection and tune-up:
- Refrigerant and coolant levels check
- Worn part replacement
- Coil and condenser cleaning
- Air filter replacement, if needed
- Wiring and motor inspection
- Drain cleaning
- Motor lubrication
Between Inspections
Curious about what you can do to keep your air conditioning and heating system running smoothly in between scheduled inspections? While air conditioning inspection and repair should always be left to a seasoned professional, there are a few things you can do yourself.
- Listen for strange noises. Unusual clunking or rattling noises when your air conditioning is running could be a sign of damaged components. If you hear strange sounds, it’s time to call in professional help.
- Clear away debris. Brush aside leaves and fallen branches and remember to trim weeds growing close to your air conditioning and heating unit. This will prevent anything from falling inside or interfering with the motor or fan.
- Change your air filters. Your technician can do this for you during inspection visits, but air filters should be changed every month, including between maintenance visits, to ease the strain on your unit and improve your indoor air quality.
