What’s Involved In Professional AC Maintenance Services?

Posted on April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

Sometimes, Amateur Home Maintenance Isn’t Enough

We all know that we should maintain all of our appliances. Still, we rarely find the time or motivation to do it ourselves. So should we pay someone to do the maintenance for us? Well, that feels like cheating. Most of us would rather have our AC broken down than pay someone else to do work we could have done ourselves.

But can we do the job as well as the pros?

It turns out we can’t.

The average person can, at most, take care of simple maintenance procedures that will keep our AC chugging along. However, getting our systems back into prime condition takes a real professional. Thankfully the team at Santa Fe Express is the kind of people you need for all your AC maintenance needs.

You Can Perform The Basic Maintenance Your AC Needs

Let’s face it, some of us can barely operate the toaster, let alone a precision machine like an air conditioner. The most inexperienced consumer should never perform essential preventative maintenance on their air conditioner. Depending on your level of comfort, this may include:

Combing The Vent Fins
Replacing the Air Filter
Cleaning The Evaporator Coil
Cleaning the Condensate Drain

Maintenance of this level should be relatively easy to handle and will only help improve regular performance. If your AC is suffering from serious problems, only a professional can diagnose your unit.

Professionals Ca Handle The Difficult And Often Dangerous Jobs You Can’t

If your AC seems to be struggling to meet your demands despite being well-maintained, you should consider calling an expert. A professional technician can perform any of the regular maintenance you’ve missed and the more technical work it needs. In addition to basic maintenance procedures, your service technician should, at the very least:

Calibrate Your Thermostat
Inspect The Unit’s Electrical Contacts
Lubricate Parts In Good Condition and Replace Worn Ones
Cycle The System On And Off
Recharge The Refrigerant And Fix Any Leaks

These few inspections are generally enough to keep your AC working and avoid costly breakdowns. However, most service technicians will perform a full 20-point inspection of your AC that should include the following:

Test Capacitors
Calibrate the Thermostat
Lubricate the Bearing
Examine Safety Devices
Clean the Indoor Coil
Examine the Fan’s Blade
Flush the Condensate Drain
Clean the Air Purifier
Examine the Ducts
Check the Condenser Coil
Clean the Condenser Coil
Examine the Service Valves
Test For Burnt Contacts
Check For Exposed Wiring
Examine Electrical Wiring Connections
Examine the Operation Of the Compressor
Monitor the Refrigerant’s Operating Pressures
Calculate Supply/Return Temperature Differential
Calculate the Blower Motor’s Amperage and Voltage
Inspect The Electrical Disconnect Box Is Properly Installed

If you’re not sure what all of that means, don’t worry. You don’t have to know everything about your AC because it is a professional’s job to maintain it appropriately.

Professional Maintenance Is The Only Way To Properly Service Your AC

We would all like to care for our repairs, but we must leave some things to professionals. Unless you plan on joining an AC repair school sometime soon, there is no way for you to take proper care of your air conditioner.

Not to mention that maintaining an air conditioner can be a dangerous job! Between all the refrigerants, electrical wiring, and fans, there is no shortage of ways to hurt yourself.

Instead, leaving most AC maintenance to your local HVAC company is best. However, if you think hiring someone to maintain your AC is a waste of money, well, then think again! Regular maintenance will help prevent breakdowns, and an efficient AC will also help you save on your utility bill. Altogether, you can be sure that maintaining your AC, especially with Santa Fe Express, will only keep your money in the long run.

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