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Looking for a reliable, cost effective, quality company to handle my annual maintenance and heating/AC requirements as needed.
Steven I
Air Conditioner pipes froze, I thawed them, and now air conditioner won't blow hard. Blows cool, but no pressure.
Wesley S
Jacksonville, Florida
Five Star Heating and Air, LLC
Cool-R-Us, Inc.
Maintenance
With regular AC maintenance, your unit should be able to give you trouble free service for 15 years or more. Unfortunately, because an air conditioner is a strong piece of machinery that is designed to undertake wear and tear, many Jacksonville home owners neglect to undertake regular air conditioning maintenance of their appliance. Keep in mind that small annual investments made in maintaining your HVAC system can save you hundreds of dollars in repair expenses down the line. AC maintenance not only prevents air conditioner problems, but can also keep your AC functioning at its optimum efficiency. Studies show that an air conditioner can lose up to 5% of its sufficiency each year. However, with regular air conditioner maintenance you can keep your unit running at the same efficiency that you bought it for years. In fact, with periodic AC maintenance check ups your unit will hold on to up to 95% of its efficiency. Consider the cost of an annual HVAC maintenance check up, and compare it with the annual cost of HVAC repairs on your air conditioner. You will see that HVAC preventive maintenance is the cost effective choice. Besides, an AC that is well maintained can remove excess moisture from your home better than a neglected unit.
Fortunately, AC maintenance consists of a few easy-to-do tips. Clean your air vents and registers with a vacuum regularly, and clean the furnace filter or replace it at least once a month. The outside compressor can be cleaned using a hose. During cooling season, remember to cover the compressor. Check for leaks, and make sure that the condensate water is being drained easily from the unit. Clean your evaporator coil every year, and remove dirt and debris from near the condenser unit. Allow proper air flow by keeping the area around the condenser coil clean and free of debris. You can clean the fins on your condenser or evaporator coil by using a fin comb available at air conditioning supply stores. Get your ducts sealed with dust mastic. Keep your duct system free of obstructions by moving away furniture and curtains from near the system.
Investing a small amount in annual AC preventive maintenance can lead to substantial savings in repairs and operating costs down the line. To find professional air conditioner maintenance technicians who also offer annual HVAC preventive maintenance, fill out a form or contact one of our qualified contractors immediately by calling the phone numbers listed.