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​The cost of having cool in your air can be expensive. In some of the hotter states, it’s important to have air conditioning; but for most of the states, it makes the hot seasons a lot more comfortable. The cost of cooling the a. even though the service cost of servicing the AC in your home is another expense, it’s one that you shouldn’t ignore. Ignoring service on your AC can cause a lot of problems, including inefficiency, higher electric bills and breakdowns.
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It’s recommended that you have professional service done on your AC unit once per year. This can help it keep running longer and more efficiently.

​What Will a AC Professional Do During a Service Call?

​Below are a list of the things that AC professionals will usually do on your tune-up.
  • Check your thermostat’s operation and settings
  • Tighten up and test the electrical connections
  • Lubricate the moving parts
  • Evaluate your automatic system controls
  • Lubricate the moving parts again
  • Cleaning your condenser and evaporator coils
  • Check the level of your refrigerant
  • Clean and adjust your blower assembly

​Can Service be Done by Me?

​It’s not a good idea to get into your unit’s electrical components or mechanics. But, just as when you maintain your car, there is some things that are safe for you to do on your own. These will help with making sure that the unit is running efficiently.
  • Regularly clean and replace your air filters. Buy filters that are of quality to ensure that they are doing their job well. A filter that is clogged is going to make the unit a lot more expensive for you to run.
  • Clean any debris away from your compressor, condenser and fan if your system is split.
  • Keep the bushes from your air conditioner’s outside unit. They should be cut back so that they aren’t clogging up your fan.
  • Prevent the drain channels of your unit from getting clogged when with a wire passing through the channels.
  • If your air conditioner is a window unit, be sure that you have intact window seals so that the cold air is not going through the seals.
  • Clean your outdoor condensing unit using soapy water and your hose to reduce the risk of corrosion.
  • Flush your condensate drain line using a mix of water and bleach to prevent growth of algae.
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Even though these can be done by you, you should be careful. If you’re not sure about what you’re doing, it’s a good idea to leave it to a professional since you might damage your unit.

You want to make sure that you are having your AC unit serviced each year and that you are keeping an eye on it throughout the year. Your unit is going to last a lot longer and work more efficiently.
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“I am very pleased at the work Luke and Dustin did installing my air conditioning at my home. I am also very Happy with my electric bill!! Before the install my bill was $156.00, the bill i just received in the mail is $92 Bucks! I am so Happy” – Robert S.