Remodeling a Home

Air conditioners, like most appliances, require regular maintenance. Many homeowners can do basic AC maintenance themselves; they can change air filters and pull leaves out of the compressor cage, for instance. However, it is usually best to let anything more than this be handled by an AC professional. Most AC companies like to schedule annual maintenance appointments with their customers. Here are the key reasons to have a professional do your AC maintenance.

They can take the unit apart.

You may be able to clean the outside, more accessible components of the AC unit, but cleaning and lubricating anything inside the AC unit is more difficult. You don't want to take the unit apart only to feel unsure of how to put it back together. An AC contractor, on the other hand, will know which parts to disassemble and how. They'll be able to clean any interior parts that need it, and then put the AC back together perfectly.

Professional maintenance can maintain some warranties.

Some AC units have a term in their warranty requiring that any maintenance be done by a professional. AC manufacturers do not want to have to pay for damages caused by homeowners who make mistakes when maintaining their AC units. If you have the maintenance done by a pro, your warranty should be maintained, which means you should not have to pay for future repairs for the duration of the warranty term.

Professionals will note any problems that need repairs.

Homeowners often assume that if their AC is still cooling then it does not need repair, but this is not always the case. Sometimes, an AC unit may have a worn bearing, a fraying belt, or other minor issues that should be repaired, but have not yet caused a full failure. An AC contractor will keep their eyes out for this sort of issue when they're maintaining your unit, and if needed, they can make the required repairs.

They can tighten and tune up relevant parts.

As your AC contractor looks over and works on your AC unit, they will note any components that are loose or loosening. They can tighten these parts up, adjusting how they fit together. This will reduce wear and tear on the AC over the years, and it's not something most homeowners know how to do on their own.

Professional maintenance is usually the best choice for your AC unit. Talk to a service such as Fred Williams and Sons Heating & Cooling to learn more.