Hutchins Plumbing & Air Conditioning Blog : Posts Tagged ‘AC Maintenance’

Why Is AC Maintenance So Important?

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

If you have an AC that is working great and cooling your home without any problems, you may be tempted to skip out on annual maintenance. However, it’s always possible that your AC has a small problem that you simply haven’t noticed yet. The whole goal of AC maintenance is to take preventative steps to keep your air conditioner running without any hiccups. 

If you haven’t scheduled a spring AC maintenance in Plano, TX, yet, now is the best time to do it. Keep reading to learn more about why AC maintenance is crucial for keeping your air conditioner running great through the summer season, and for years to come. 

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Last Call for AC Maintenance!

Monday, August 8th, 2022

Air conditioning maintenance blogs are usually more common during the springtime. For heat pumps, they’re common in the spring and fall, since those systems require twice as much maintenance as a standard air conditioning system. However, if you missed maintenance at any point during the spring, we’re glad to tell you that you can still schedule an appointment and take advantage of it right now.

AC maintenance in Plano, TX is an effective service no matter what time of the year it is. That’s because your air conditioner just needs to be maintained on a yearly basis. So, if it’s in the winter, spring, or summer, it doesn’t really matter as long as it’s every year.

As we’ll mention down below, the only reason why we stress AC maintenance in the fall is out of convenience. But if you couldn’t get maintenance for any reason earlier this year, now is the time to get it!

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7 Best Practices for Your AC

Monday, September 21st, 2020

Air conditioning is less of a type of machinery and more of a lifestyle. Many homeowners like to pretend they don’t have a complex system keeping their home cool all summer or fall long, while the air conditioner toils away being neglected. The more you come to terms with the fact that this is a partnership between you and your air conditioner, the better off you can be.

So, as we help to better this partnership between you and your air conditioning in Plano, TX, we’ve listed some best practices to owning a system like this. These are great tips to follow along with, regardless of your familiarity with your air conditioner. We promise that by following these best practices, you’ll see some demonstrable results that make your AC last longer and perform better. As your local HVAC service provider, we know what we’re talking about.

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Is Your AC Ready for Summer?

Monday, April 20th, 2020

Scorching temperatures here in Texas are not a question of if they will happen, but when they will happen. Being prepared for blazing hot temperatures and the sun beating down on our homes is just a part of life here, and one of the first steps to being a homeowner here is being prepared for it. So, today we’re asking you, are you prepared for it?

If not, there’s no cause for concern. That’s what our team does in regards to HVAC in Sherman, TX—we help homeowners prepare their air conditioners for the intense summers to come. We’ve got the tools, but most importantly, the information necessary to keep your system running well into old age.

So, if you’re as invested in your system as we are, take a look below at some of the tips we’ve included to help you prepare your air conditioner.

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How Long Will My AC Last?

Monday, September 9th, 2019

That’s a good question, but hopefully, one we can shed a little light on. Air conditioners don’t last forever, but like any good mattress or home appliance, you’ll want it to last as many years as possible. So how long exactly does the typical air conditioner last?

Well, it’s more complicated than that. In the best cases, air conditioners generally last anywhere from 10-15 years before they become ineffective. However, this number can vary on the type of air conditioner you have as well as with the maintenance that’s been performed over the years. A system that has not been checked on or maintained is obviously going to live a shorter life than a system that has been cared for. Not only that, but an AC system will get more energy inefficient as time goes on, which will only cost you more money and push you to replace it.

Let’s get into the specifics of how long your AC will last.

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Why You Should Never Skip Your AC Tune-Up

Monday, July 1st, 2019

AC-technicianWe get it. You know that technically your air conditioning system is ready for a tune-up. However, you also know for a fact that your air conditioner is functioning just fine as is. So—why bother with a tune-up? Sure you can wait until—

We’re going to jump in and stop you right there. The fact of the matter is that, regardless of whether or not your air conditioner is functioning at the moment, it needs annual maintenance. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Once a year. Every year. That’s the schedule that you need to stick to. And with good reason.

Air conditioning maintenance in Frisco, TX, is all about preventing problems from developing. Not addressing existing problems. That’s repair, not preventative maintenance. If you want to keep problems with your air conditioner to a minimum—and no amount of prevention is going to eliminate the risk of problems developing entirely—then routine maintenance is the answer.

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The Most Common AC Issues After Winter

Monday, May 20th, 2019

ac-maintenance-techniciansWinter is over, and those hot temperatures are gradually starting to roll back in… soon it’ll be time to break out the air conditioner!

But hold on just a second. You wouldn’t go run the 100-yard dash right after sitting on the couch for 5 consecutive hours. In a way, that’s what you’re asking for your air conditioner to do when you turn it on after the long winter break.

When homeowners turn on their air conditioners for the first time after winter, here are some of the problems they tend to develop:

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Got a Loud Air Conditioner? Here’s Why

Monday, May 6th, 2019

loud-noisesDoes it feel like your air conditioner is particularly loud?

Many homeowners might assume it’s just their imagination, or that the problem will go away. In truth, a loud air conditioner is actually a valid concern. It could mean the AC was not properly installed. Or if the loud noises started happening only recently, it could be due to a number of issues in the ducts.

Either way, we’ll help you get down to the bottom of it. It’s important to have it checked in case it’s something worthy of needing attention from an expert of air conditioning repair in Frisco, Texas.

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