How often should you have your air conditioner serviced
You should have your air conditioner serviced quarterly. It’s important to have your air conditioner serviced regularly by an HVAC professional to help avoid your air conditioner malfunctioning (although you can do some AC troubleshooting) and all the headache that comes along with a nonfunctioning air conditioner. Generally speaking, it’s best practice to get your air conditioner serviced by a professional twice a year to have them diagnose and handle repairs. During routine AC maintenance and tune-ups, an HVAC technician will inspect and clean all parts of your air conditioner. They will also perform a test run of your AC to make sure it’s running properly.
Properly close doors and windows
Install a programmable or smart thermostat
When to call a technician
There are some situations only a professional should handle. Here’s when you need to call in an expert.
Your energy bills keep rising
If your utility bills increase but your overall usage remains the same, one or more components of your system may not be working as they should.
Your comfort isn’t consistent
If your air conditioner, furnace or other HVAC system can’t maintain consistent temperatures, a technician is the best person to investigate the issue.
Your unit’s fins are damaged
Bent or damaged fins on your air conditioner or heat pump’s outdoor unit can trap heat inside your unit, causing performance and temperature issues.
Your unit takes on a lot of water
Excessive water, such as from a flood, can seriously damage your unit’s electrical systems. If you suspect that your unit’s mechanical equipment might have water damage, do not attempt to resolve the issue yourself. Call a technician. Electrical problems are potentially life-threatening and should only be handled by a professional.
You smell electrical burning
Turn off your unit immediately and call a technician. A burning smell could mean your unit is experiencing a malfunction or electrical issue requiring professional attention.