With summer approaching, it’s time for air conditioner maintenance. Our technicians ensure your cooling system is ready for the intense summer heat. Read more about annual AC maintenance and the benefits the service offers.
What Happens During AC Maintenance?
Our professional heating and cooling technicians carefully follow a 16-point maintenance plan for your air conditioner. This comprehensive plan covers all system parts, ensuring we’ve done everything possible to promote reliable, efficient, and safe cooling for the summer.
Condenser Coil Inspection
The condenser coils inside your AC help heat exchange during cold air creation. Our technicians inspect these coils and look for signs of damage. Damaged coils can hinder your air conditioner’s ability to release heat, causing incorrect temperatures inside the house, overheating your AC, and creating other problems that can hinder operation.
Cleaning Condenser Coils
While inspecting the condenser coils, we clean them to remove all the dust, dirt, and debris. These coils sit inside the outdoor condenser unit and get dirty yearly. We have the specialized tools to clean these items without causing scratches or other damage.
Inspect Refrigerant Lines
Refrigerant lines help move refrigerant through your cooling system. We inspect these special lines for leaks. Refrigerant leaks may lead to diminished comfort as your AC cannot create cold air. The chemical is also harmful to the environment when released.
Dual Run Capacitor Check
A dual run capacitor handles your AC’s energy for starting and operating. We carefully examine the capacitor and ensure it operates as it should, hasn’t sustained excess wear and tear, and has no visible damage or signs of malfunction.
Examination of High Voltage Contactor
The high-voltage contactor handles the switching of currents inside the air conditioner. We examine whether it protects your system from power surges and electrical failures.
Assessment of Superheat and Subcooling Levels
This part of the AC maintenance process involves measuring temperatures inside your air conditioner during operation. Ensuring temperatures sit in the ideal range can prevent damage to the system.
Verifying Correct Voltage
Our technicians measure the voltage in several different parts of your air conditioner. We make sure the voltage is not too low for your AC to cool your home comfortably or too high that it creates an electrical concern.
Inspect and Replace Filters
As a homeowner, you should change your air filters every three months or more, depending on how dirty they get. Our technicians will check and replace them during our maintenance visit, so you have one less thing to worry about this spring.
Inspect and Clear Condensate Drain Line
Creating cold air inside the air conditioner also creates moisture. A drain pan collects the water created during cooling and empties into the condensate drain line. We check the line for damage and leaks. Leaking water into the system can wreak havoc on electrical components. We also clear the line, ensuring there are no obstructions that can stop water from passing through. A clogged line may cause water to back up into the AC or leak into other areas.
Check Secondary Drain Pan Condition
The secondary drain pan collects water and keeps it from spilling into the air conditioner. We check the condition of this drain pan and ensure there are no leaks, cracks, or other damage that can hinder its performance.
Evaluate Evaporator Coil
The evaporator coil sits inside the indoor unit of your air conditioner. This coil absorbs heat and moisture from the air for better cooling and comfort. We inspect this coil for damage and wipe away dust and dirt. Keeping the coil clean and damage-free helps promote greater efficiency and more adequate cooling.
Inspect Blower Assembly
Your air conditioner’s blower assembly moves cold air from the point of creation to the air ducts. Our technicians thoroughly inspect this segment of the AC for proper operation and ensure it’s clean and free of defects.
Check and Calibrate Thermostat
Your thermostat sends signals to your air conditioner based on your settings and your home’s temperature. We check that the thermostat correctly reads the room temperature and properly sends signals to the cooling system. If not, we calibrate the device for accuracy. We may also recommend moving the thermostat if we suspect placement is an issue with temperature readings.
Inspect Ductwork
During AC maintenance, we inspect your visible ductwork for cracks, holes, and gaps where air might escape. Leaking ductwork can cause insufficient cooling and lead to higher energy costs. Keep in mind that a more thorough ductwork inspection requires a company with a specialized camera. These in-depth ductwork inspections should be considered every few years. Finding and repairing leaky ducts can increase your AC efficiency significantly.
What Are the Benefits of Annual AC Maintenance?
Our in-depth maintenance plan helps keep your AC running throughout the summer without breaking the bank. Look at the more detailed information on how annual maintenance benefits you below.
Greater Reliability
With regular maintenance, your air conditioner’s odds of breakdown and failure are lower. This happens because our technicians spot problems early and make repairs, so your system doesn’t break down when you need it most. Cleaning and tuning your system also helps with reliability by preventing added stress and unusual wear and tear on the parts inside the AC.
Enhanced Efficiency
When all parts and components inside your air conditioner work as they should, your system will require less energy than a neglected and worn-out AC. Lower energy consumption means you’ll pay less for cooling your home this summer.
Extended Life of Your AC
With regular maintenance, your air conditioner can provide 10-15 years of functional and efficient cooling. Without regular maintenance, this number might shrink significantly, leading to premature replacement needs as your system wears out more quickly.
Check Out Our Full Maintenance Membership Plan
At Viper Services, we offer a Maintenance Membership Plan that focuses on keeping your home’s system operational and optimal. In addition to an annual AC maintenance visit, you’ll get heating, plumbing, and electrical inspections. After each inspection, we’ll provide a detailed report of our findings, including photos of any areas of concern and a thorough explanation of any repairs needed. As part of the membership, you’ll also receive 10% off all repairs to these systems.
Contact Our Professionals Ahead of Summer
Staying comfortable is crucial when the blazing heat of summer arrives in Taylors. When properly cared for, your air conditioner can battle the heat and give you a cool oasis for relaxation inside your home. Our professional HVAC technicians tackle all your services for a reliable and sufficient air conditioner.
Let us handle your maintenance needs, repair services, and installations. We can also help with heating, plumbing, and electrical, making us a one-stop shop for home comfort, convenience, and sanitation.
Get prepared for the summer heat in Taylors with your annual maintenance visit by calling our technicians at Viper Services today.
