Surviving the desert summers without aircon would be impossible. In fact, it might even be time for some air conditioner maintenance…
If you’re living in Las Vegas, you know how important it is to have a functional air conditioning system. In July, temperatures can soar to a high of 106°F, and yet a lot of us forget to check to see if our A/C is working.
Aircon 101
Believe it or not, air conditioning systems have a shelf life. Like almost all household appliances, this shelf life can be extended by a couple of years if you take good care of it. An AC system is usually at its peak for 10-15 years before the air conditioner maintenance costs begin to outweigh the benefits.
As with most things around the house, there’s no point in shelling out five-hundred bucks every few months to a year to fix what’s too old to be fixed. Five-hundred bucks every few months adds up to a lot of hundred bucks and pretty soon, you’re paying through the roof to avoid shelling out for a new system.
While this is true across the board, we can share a few air conditioner maintenance tips that can extend the life of yours a little longer.
The Benefits of Air Conditioner Maintenance
If we’re going to look at the costs vs benefits, we should go through what the benefits are first. As well as saving you money on repairs, an AC system that works because it’s been looked after can save you money on energy bills that can skyrocket if the AC stops running efficiently.
Nobody needs that.
When is the Best Time For It?
Springtime or Fall – preferably springtime – is a great time to do maintenance on your AC system. Conducting maintenance in the Spring will mean your aircon is working effectively during the warmer months
All that said, if you missed doing it during the Spring and feel you have to wait until either Fall or next year, you don’t. Now is as good a time as any. The summer months are hot – why suffer or lose even more money because you didn’t know?
Further Benefits to a Working Air Conditioning System
Reducing spending costs is a driving factor for all of us these days, but there are also other benefits that can come from looking after your aircon.
Air Quality
If you experience allergies, it might have something to do with the air quality in your home.
Dust and spores can get into your air conditioning system. They can stop vents from doing their job and allow harmful particles into your home.
Along with allergies, unsafe particular can cause respiratory infections, migraines, fatigue, and asthma.
Routine maintenance can help to keep those contaminants out of your home and inside of the vacuum where they belong.
Longer A/C Life
Routine and proper maintenance can extend your system long past a decade.
It can also prevent your system from failing well before its time, which has been known to happen with improper care.
Improved Energy Efficiency
Clean ducts and valves can improve the energy efficiency of your system, helping you to get the most out of it.
Changing filters and maintaining the proper usage of your AC will help to keep it running at the best of its worth.
A reduction in the amount of energy needed will reduce energy costs whilst also protecting the environment.
In Conclusion…
There are plenty of benefits to air conditioner maintenance, but most importantly, doing it will make you feel good.
If you have any questions about improving the air quality of your home, give us a call.