Servicing your air conditioner before you’ve used it this season might seem counterintuitive. You don’t need to change the oil in your car, after all, until you’ve driven several thousand miles. Since summer can do a number on your HVAC system, though, it’s wise to schedule a tuneup before the temperature starts rising. Below are some of the biggest reasons why.

Reasons to Schedule HVAC Maintenance Early

Enhanced Air Quality

When running at optimal capacity, an AC unit can improve the air quality throughout your home. In addition to changing the filters, the HVAC technician conducting the tuneup inspects the ducts, which should be cleaned about every three years.

Eliminating dust, dirt, pollen, mold, mildew, and other contaminants that have accumulated in the ductwork contributes to significantly improved air quality all summer long.

Lower Utility Bills

Every comprehensive AC tuneup includes a thorough cleaning. While you can vacuum debris off your condenser and hose down its fins, a technician can take it apart and address its inner workings, including the compressor, fan, motor, and coils.

In addition to cleaning everything, the tech lubricates all moving parts and tops off the coolant to ensure optimal efficiency. Plus, with lower energy usage comes lower utility bills.

Continuous Cooling

A spring tuneup is a form of preventative maintenance. It provides the opportunity to identify and address any minor issues before they develop into significant problems. In other words, it could mean the difference between keeping your family cool all summer long and facing a total system failure during an oppressive heat wave.

The highly trained technicians at Burdick Plumbing & Heating will be happy to service your HVAC system before summer strikes. Based in Conneaut, OH, this local contractor has been catering to residential and commercial clients across Ashtabula County for more than 45 years. To learn more about their AC services, visit their website. To schedule your spring tuneup, call (440) 599-8248.