Maintaining a cool and comfortable home is essential for surviving a scorching summer in the Northeast, but it can be difficult to achieve without adequate preventative maintenance. If you want to keep your HVAC system working smoothly and efficiently, Rick Ogden Heating & Air Conditioning in Loveland, OH, recommends giving your air conditioning system an annual tune-up.

Here are a few of the benefits you can expect by scheduling an annual tune-up:

• Extend AC Unit Life: AC tune-ups consist of minimal but important preventative maintenance tasks. Your contractor will clean the condenser coil, recalibrate electric components, replace worn parts, ensure there are no loose connections, and identify any coolant leaks that would lower your system’s effectiveness. This will extend the working life of your system, as well as save you from costly future repairs.

• Lower Summer Energy Bills: When temperatures get extreme, many homeowners expect their bills to follow suit. Without preventative maintenance, their energy bills could increase even more, as all AC systems lose efficiency as they age. Regular tune-ups are a viable way to keep your system performing well and get you the most out of your original investment.

• Minimize Air Conditioning Outages: You don’t want your air conditioning to go out in the midst of a heat wave—avoid this situation by scheduling a tune-up. An HVAC contractor can perform a thorough inspection of your system and provide information on some possible red flags that an outage is near. They’ll address the problem areas and prevent an emergency outage from inconveniencing you and your family.  

If you’re due for an air conditioning tune-up, make an appointment today. To get in touch with Rick Ogden Heating & Air Conditioning, just call (513) 683-3714. More information about their cooling and heating systems is available on their website.