How often should you have AC services take a look at your HVAC? According to HomeAdvisor, this should be done two times a year: once for your air conditioning and once for your heating. To prepare for the summer, you should have your AC checked this spring. Here are six of the steps that our professionals will take to ensure that your AC is ready.

1. Clean or Replace Air Filters

The first thing that a professional from our AC services will do is look at your filter to see what kind of condition it's in. They will see if it's only mildly dirty and in need of cleaning or if it's extremely clogged and in need of replacement. The filter plays a big part in how the air flows through, so our experts will get things nice and clean, and you'll be able to breathe easier.

2. Inspect and Clean Coils

The coils in both your indoor and outdoor units can control the amount of condensation you have. They can get dirty, and debris can accumulate in them, especially the outdoor part. Our air conditioner professionals can get them clean and in good working order. While this is usually an annual task, you can also call our technicians to come do it as needed, since you want the coils to always be in good shape.

3. Check Refrigerant Levels

You need to have enough refrigerant in your air conditioner to allow it to cool down the air that's coming through. If the supply is running low, it's important that it be refilled. Or, if there's a leak, you need an expert to patch things up. Our AC experts will be able to inspect the containers and get things back to the way they should be.

4. Inspect Electrical Components

The electrical components of your air conditioner are extremely important. If something goes wrong, then it can cause everything from a short to even possibly causing an electrical fire. Neither of those scenarios are going to have positive results, and the fire could wind up costing you a lot more than just a new air conditioner. The air conditioner technician will inspect all the wiring and other electrical components to ensure that everything is working as it should.

5. Lubricate Moving Parts

Just like your vehicle's engine, the moving parts of your air conditioner need to be regularly lubricated so that they will continue to work as they should. Otherwise, when metal parts grind against each other, it can cause a lot of noise and even make things come to a halt. That's going to result in a broken air conditioner that is going to need to be repaired or replaced. Our technicians will be able to spot any potential issues and correct them before they reach a breakdown stage.

6. Check Your Thermostat and Duct Settings

It's important that your thermostat runs at the temperature that you set. If there's some sort of disconnect there, then the air conditioner isn't going to run like it should, and it might even need to use more energy to do its job. That's going to make it work harder and drive up your bills. The same goes for the ducts. If there are any blockages, that is going to interfere with its airflow and make it work harder. Our technicians will inspect both and make any necessary repairs or adjustments.

The last step for our technicians is having the air conditioner run for a bit to ensure that all the maintenance work that was done improves its performance. Once we are satisfied with everything, we will discuss all our findings with you. We'll also give some basic pointers on how to recognize in the future that there's an issue.

It might be tempting to try to do all of this yourself, but our professionals are trained to spot things that you could miss. Sometimes, when a person tries to fix things themselves, it can cause more problems and therefore further their expenses. To save yourself both time and money, it's better to count on us.

Are you looking for AC services that can get your unit ready for the summer? We can help you there. Contact Viglione Heating & Cooling today to learn more.