3. Have You Heard?
Have you heard HVAC contractor ads for an air
conditioner tuneup and wondered what all the
fuss was about?
4. Ready For Summer Heat?
Tuneups help Marietta homeowners get their air
conditioners ready for the summer heat, and
they should give you peace of mind that your
A/C will work as efficiently and durably as
possible — even when scorching summer
temperatures place extreme demands on the
unit.
5. Good News!
The good news is that tuneups are a cost-
effective way to keep your system in good
operating condition. Investing in the service
every year pays off in terms of lower operating
costs and a longer service life for the A/C unit.
6. How You Benefit from an Air
Conditioner Tuneup
Most experts agree that tuneups have a number of
benefits:
• Maintain warranty coverage: Many manufacturers
void warranties if an A/C hasn’t been serviced. They
know that tuneups help the individual components
inside the system last longer so the system’s total life
span is longer. If you purchased a warranty for your
air conditioner, you could risk voiding it if you don’t
schedule annual service appointments and keep
records of the service.
7. How You Benefit from an Air
Conditioner Tuneup
• Increase the air conditioner’s efficiency:
Manufacturers assign an efficiency rating, called a
seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), to all A/Cs
based on tests under ideal running conditions. If
conditions are not ideal, the A/C won’t achieve its
highest-possible efficiency. Less-than-ideal conditions
can include a leaky home or too little insulation, but
these conditions also extend to factors such as dirt
buildup on the coils and too little refrigerant. Checking
for these conditions is something a technician will do
during a tuneup to ensure the system operates as
efficiently as possible.
8. How You Benefit from an Air
Conditioner Tuneup
Replace worn components: A technician will
inspect the A/C and look for components — such as
the refrigerant lines — that show signs of wear and
tear. If there’s a leak in the lines and the air
conditioner runs on too little refrigerant, the
system’s overall efficiency can be greatly reduced.
Additionally, hazardous, ozone-depleting refrigerant
will escape into the environment. When you
replace worn components, your air conditioner will
run safely and efficiently, and it will last longer, too.
Another bonus: You won’t have to pay for a
replacement system as soon.