{"id":2095,"date":"2025-03-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:22:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T19:22:30","slug":"heads-up-its-time-to-schedule-ac-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/heads-up-its-time-to-schedule-ac-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Heads Up: It\u2019s Time to Schedule AC Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"spring-flowers-with-urban-view-in-the-background\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Springtime is not far away now, even if Punxsutawney Phil was right last month. It might seem like January and February lasted an alarmingly long time, but it won\u2019t be long before flowers are blooming and you start to think about your air conditioner. It\u2019s time to schedule AC maintenance<\/a>, so you\u2019ll be ready for the heat when it does arrive. Here\u2019s what your air conditioning tune-up will include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step in this process is to remove all the mess, dirt, and grime left by a summer\u2019s hard work and a winter of collecting dust. While there are parts of this that you can do yourself\u2014for example, raking leaves away from your outdoor unit and gently hosing it down\u2014much of this must be done by a trained professional. Many components need to be disassembled for full cleaning and then put back together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lubricating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are places in an air conditioner where parts move against one another, and a lot of friction can occur if those places don\u2019t receive fresh lubrication each year. It only takes a very small amount, but your HVAC technician will know exactly where to put it to cut down on friction, reducing wear and tear and avoiding the risk of your system overheating like a scout rubbing sticks together to start a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspecting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of parts to an air conditioner, and each one needs to be checked carefully. Are screws tight? Is the fan blade secure? Are the coils tightly sealed so they won\u2019t leak refrigerant? Have the motor\u2019s bearings worn down? Your technician will catch these tiny issues and remedy them before real trouble starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air conditioners are electrical appliances. Is the motor drawing the precise amperage of power that it should? Is the thermostat accurate, or does it need to be recalibrated? Are all wires and connections safe and secure, so there won\u2019t be any risk of electrical fire? Electrical testing is a crucial part of the AC maintenance process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What will you get to enjoy once you\u2019ve got your air conditioner properly maintained?<\/p>\n\n\n\n