When in doubt, ask the professional. That’s the motto that we use at Age Heating & Cooling, especially if people come to us and describe how they are in new territory with their heating and cooling equipment. Most people in Sandpoint do not have the proficiencies or desire to have the proficiencies to DIY their air conditioner. That’s why our technicians at Age Heating & Cooling are here to assist with any service needs you may have.
I know what you’re thinking – it doesn’t hurt to take a shot at a little DIY air conditioner maintenance if you save some money. Here are a number of the things that our pros have spent years studying and refining, demonstrating why having a professional take care of your heating and cooling system is so important:
- Cleaning the coils. Dust and dirt accumulates and piles up over time on both your indoor and external coils in your system. This can hurt the efficiency of your system and could even cause your interior coil to freeze. Cleaning these are no easy task and involve a bit of expertise.
- Inspecting the electrical connections. Screws and connectors always have the potential to come loose and produce some major damage to the electric parts of your system. Our technicians will look for these connections and sidestep blowing out your motors, compressors and control panels.
- Checking the filter. Dirty filters are one of the most familiar causes for blocked or inefficient airflow in your home, because they make it trickier for your system to pull air through it. Indoor air quality is very important to the health and safety of your family and should be tested frequently.
- Checking for proper refrigerant charge. Having correct refrigerant amounts ensures that your system is working as it should. Too much refrigerant or too little refrigerant means that your system will be operating more often than it needs to, reducing the productivity and possibly stunting the lifetime of your system.
There are a few steps that you can take in several places to advance the effectiveness of your heating and cooling system, like utilizing a programmable thermostat, but there are also some things that should be left to the professionals. Call the team at Age Heating & Cooling and discover all the services they can provide to guarantee that your air conditioner is running well this year. Give us a call at 208-578-4258 to schedule an appointment with us.