Pre-Season AC Checkup

Are you enjoying the beautiful spring weather of Brevard County, Florida? Don’t let the summer months sneak up on you without making sure that you have your air conditioning serviced. Pre-season AC tune-ups are helpful for ensuring optimum performance and reducing your potential for repair needs. Are you ready for an AC tune-up in Brevard County or anywhere else in Florida? Reach out to us at 321-725-8758.

What Is a Pre-Season AC Checkup?

A Pre-season AC check is a preventive measure taken to ensure the health of your air conditioner unit and to help find underlying issues that could be addressed before a more serious problem occurs. 

 

Not only will this maintenance check prevent future problems it may extend the lifetime of your ac unit. Regular maintenance can keep your unit operational for much longer than you would expect.

 

An AC tune-up pre-season is an opportunity for a trained HVAC technician to evaluate your air conditioner to ensure that any problems are correctly addressed before the air conditioning season begins. It is essential that we get your ac tuned up for the summer months. You should consider scheduling your Preseason AC checkup right as the temperature hits anywhere from 60 to 70 degrees.

This is accompanied by some of the following tests and treatments:

  • Pressures are tested and we will look for leaks
  • Refrigerant level is checked – additional charges required if Freon is needed.
  • Loose fittings are tightened
  • Bearings and other appropriate parts checked
  • Coils and condensate pans are inspected
  • The thermostat and filters are inspected
  • Your technician will bring any problems to your attention, making recommendations for any part replacements or repairs needed to complete your system optimization.

The Benefits of an AC Tune-Up

An air conditioner tune-up is important for a number of reasons.  One of which is that you have your air conditioner serviced every spring in order to make sure that it performs to the best of its ability. This can result in:

  • Longer life for your AC unit
  • Up to 95 percent reduction in unexpected repairs
  • Improved efficiency and lower energy bills
  • Better home air quality
  • Exceptional home comfort during the hot summer months
  • Up-to-date information about energy efficiency, air quality and new equipment options
  • Professional advice about the life of your system
  • Help in planning for your eventual upgrade of equipment

Warning Signs from Your AC Unit

It’s easy to put off an AC tune-up if you’ve never had one before. Having a tight budget is great, however, you need to pay attention to certain telltale signs that things aren’t working properly with your heating system so you can schedule service in order to avoid serious damage.

Some of the issues to watch for include:

  • Poor airflow through your ducts – there could be a blockage in your ducts or coils, or your filter could be clogged
  • Temperatures of air not being very cool – low refrigerant levels can lead to poor cooling
  • Ice on your coils – low refrigerant levels or dirty coils can cause freezing of the coils
  • Unusual sounds from either your indoor or outdoor unit – your equipment may have a broken or loose part that could lead to serious damage
  • Continuous operation of your air conditioner – thermostat settings could be incorrect or the thermostat battery could below
  • An unexplained spike in energy bills – there may be a problem in your HVAC equipment, a system tune-up will provide a solution

A tune-up would be very beneficial for addressing these issues as well as providing an opportunity to inspect your system as a whole. In the event that you are experiencing a system failure, A-Best Air & Heat provides 24-hour service every day of the week. We are available to schedule AC tune-ups in  Brevard County and all nearby areas, so you can rely on us when you need it. Give us a call at 321-725-8758 today.