{"id":1350,"date":"2022-08-22T11:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/?p=1350"},"modified":"2022-08-22T11:14:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T15:14:22","slug":"what-actually-happens-during-an-ac-tune-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/what-actually-happens-during-an-ac-tune-up\/","title":{"rendered":"What Actually Happens During an AC Tune-Up?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compressor-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compressor-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compressor-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compressor-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compressor.jpeg 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019ve followed our blog for any length of time then you know exactly how important AC maintenance is. It\u2019s a service that can extend the life of your AC unit as well as prevent unexpected system malfunctions. But what exactly happens during an AC maintenance appointment?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t had an <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\">air conditioning tune-up<\/a> in a while, now is the time \u2013 and our team can help! In the meantime, you can read on to learn what an AC maintenance appointment entails. And if you have specific questions or concerns, you can let our team know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Expect<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will methodically check every part of your AC unit to make sure it\u2019s in good condition. But before that, we\u2019ll ask you some questions about your own maintenance. How often do you change out your air filters? What are your typical temperature settings? Do you have any concerns in particular? After that, you can expect us to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the unit\u2019s condenser coils and evaporator coils to make sure there are no obstructions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean both sets of coils if needed to remove dust and dirt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure the refrigerant charge and compare it to what the average charge should be based on the unit\u2019s age and use<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and address any refrigerant leaks if the charge is too low<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review electrical connections and tighten each one<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean out the condensate pan and drain to prevent overflows<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean your fans and motor to remove dust and dirt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubricate the fans and motor for the most efficient output<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that your thermostat reads temperatures correctly and recalibrate it if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace your air filter if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Goals of AC Maintenance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, it\u2019s important to understand the \u201cwhy\u201d behind AC maintenance. The goal of scheduling an AC checkup is to prevent any major repairs. Our team of professionals can identify problems while they\u2019re still small. Your AC unit will also maintain efficiency for longer and has the potential to last for years more than it would without maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of Efficiency Over Time<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your system naturally loses about 5% efficiency each year. Maintenance can help you to retain that efficiency and lower your energy costs. Without maintenance, your system has to work harder year after year to cool your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent Expensive Repairs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no way around it \u2014 AC maintenance costs money. But when you shift the way you think about the expense, you understand that it\u2019s an investment. Plus, AC maintenance costs less than more expensive surprise repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life of Your Unit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you take care of your air conditioner, it will take care of you. The average lifespan of a home AC unit is 10-15 years. Regularly scheduled maintenance can help your unit last until the top end of that range, if not longer. But skipping maintenance appointments can mean that your AC unit needs a complete replacement even sooner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Call <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\">Hutchins Plumbing &amp; Air Conditioning<\/a> for routine maintenance. Get it done right\u2026 Right now!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about what our experts do at an AC maintenance appointment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[108],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1350"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1350"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1352,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1350\/revisions\/1352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hutchinsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}