Heating and air conditioning equipment, no matter what type you have, should be inspected, cleaned, and serviced at least once a year. At a minimum, it is recommended to check your air conditioner every year in early to mid-spring. However, for optimal performance, it would be best to have your unit serviced in the fall as well. An HVAC contractor will focus on your boiler to prepare your system to cope with heating demands once temperatures drop.
As an expert in the HVAC industry, I can confidently say that servicing your system twice a year is essential for optimal performance. It is recommended that you schedule your air conditioner to be tuned in late spring and fall. Home warranty packages for air conditioning systems are available and can help cover repair and maintenance needs. Newer air conditioning systems are more efficient than models installed 10 years ago and require less maintenance.
Regular maintenance of your HVAC system will help keep the air in your home clean and extend its lifespan. HVAC professionals, including Tim Cropp, CEO of CroppmetCalfe Services, a heating and cooling company in Fairfax, Virginia, recommend having your unit serviced at least twice a year. If 20 percent or more of the fins are bent, the unit is likely to lose efficiency and justify a service call, says James Clark, HVAC control specialist at Technical Hot & Cold in Westland, Michigan. Annual air conditioning maintenance isn't absolutely necessary if you're willing to take the risk.
If you never do it, the only time you'll call an HVAC contractor will be when your air conditioner breaks down, costing you more money than a typical maintenance call. To save money and keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system in optimal condition, consider hiring an annual heating, ventilation and air conditioning service plan.
