FAQs About AC Maintenance- Answered

One can find hundreds of resources talking about AC/HVAC services online. From tips on purchasing units, proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and knowing when to upgrade your unit, all your questions can be answered. In today’s blog, we have rounded up some of the most frequently asked questions about AC maintenance while sharing a few tips from our own experts at Adams Care. 

How Often Should I Do An AC/HVAC Maintenance?

Regular maintenance should be done at least twice a year. Usually, people have their units maintained just before the start of the summer season and early spring. It is important to at least be present during the maintenance, especially if you’re working with a company for the first time. You can even learn more about your AC’s condition by talking to your handymen. 

What should Be Included In An AC/HVAC Maintenance?

An AC checkup should include full inspection and cleaning of:

• The thermostat should be checked for accuracy to see if it is working properly. 
• The electrical connections should be inspected to make sure they are tight as it helps in improving the heating and cooling system and stops the possibility of an electrical hazard happening. 
• The condensate drain line should be checked so that your AC can properly drain the condensed liquid water. 
• Make sure the service provider checks the system controls to see if they are working correctly so that your air conditioner can operate properly. You also need to see if the maintenance provider checks if your AC is opening and closing correctly. 
• The handymen should clean the air system or check if they need to be changed so that you can ensure that you have a proper air filtering system. 
• Make sure that there is some lubrication applied to the moving parts; otherwise, the parts will break down more frequently and will need to be replaced or repaired often. 

How Long Does AC/HVAC Maintenance Take?

AC maintenance usually takes up to 20 minutes but only if there aren’t any complications or hiccups during the process. If it is your AC’s first maintenance, then it will end up taking longer than usual. Moreover, if you haven’t gotten your AC maintained in a long time, then it will take more time as well.

Can You Guarantee That Your Air Conditioner Will Never break Down After Maintenance? 

Since it is a machine, it will have its technical issues, but it is nothing that cannot be solved. You should make sure that your AC is maintained often. At the end of the day, it is still a machine, and it has its share of technical problems, but most of the time, it is nothing that can not be fixed.  

What Are The Consequences If I Neglect My AC/HVAC Maintenance?

Continuous AC maintenance is the key to making sure your cooling system survives for a long time. Neglecting maintenance means that, at some point, the AC will start providing you with poor indoor air quality as the filter will not be able to work properly. Lack of maintenance can lead to unnecessary repair and replacements when the time comes and, as a result, the AC unit will have a shorter lifespan. 

See more: Stop Summer Asthma And Allergy Triggers With Regular AC maintenance

At Adam’s care, we provide AC/HVAC and air duct disinfection done by expert professionals. A clean AC duct will help you avoid any kind of respiratory diseases that you might catch due to all of the germs in the AC duct. Our handymen use a special AC duct cleaning and disinfection system to guarantee the best services for your AC/HVAC.