subject: Why bother with a yearly Preventive Maintenance Service of Your Air Conditioning System? [print this page] Why bother with a yearly Preventive Maintenance Service of Your Air Conditioning System?
A yearly Preventive Maintenance Service on your system is a wise thing to do. Note the
words, Preventive Maintenance. A yearly maintenance service will "Prevent" many problems during those times when you need your home cooled or heated the most. When done properly, maintaining your system will save you money on energy bills, but just as importantly, a yearly preventive maintenance will help your system last longer with fewer repairs.....
This is important because heating and air conditioning systems are very expensive. Another
benefit is that problems can be discovered before serious damage is done, and they can also be
discovered and appropriate measures taken before a complete breakdown in the middle of
winter or on a hot, humid day.
Dirt is the biggest enemy of electro-mechanical systems. During a Preventive Maintenance,
certain parts that can cause trouble when dirty, are cleaned to keep the system running smoothly
and efficiently.
Some of these parts are, the cooling coil, condensate drain, burners, pilot lights, and most
importantly, if needed, the flue. The flue is that part that conveys poisonous combustion
by-products (gases) out the chimney
Dirt is the biggest enemy of your air conditioner! Giving your air conditioning system an efficient, high MERV rating air filter is the best thing you can do for your air conditioner. A good air filter will extend the life of your air conditioner because the important parts, like the blower assembly, the cooling coil, and other inner parts will stay cleaner, operate more efficiently and last longer.
And, as a side benefit of having a good air filter, your family and you will enjoy breathing much
healthier indoor air. Air that will be free of dust mites, mold, mildew, dust, pet dander, etc. etc.
