True A/C Service

COMMENTARY

• 75% of companies are now owned by private equity putting lead generation over quality maintenance
• Inexpensive advertised tune up offers are loss leaders staffed by commissioned sales people
• Example of a real A/C maintenance checklist
  • Electrical components like capacitors and motors
  • Lubrication
  • Coil cleaning
  • Condensate drain cleaning
  • Thorough inspection of a split A/C system requires about two hours
• Changing air conditioning filters every 30 day is recommended

Insights On The System

COMMENTARY

• Air conditioners do not blow cold air but instead remove warm air by moving heat through coils
• Changing air filters is the number one maintenance step to keep your unit efficient
• Undersized or over-restrictive filters can starve the unit of air resulting in inefficiency or damage
• Proper air balancing ensures consistent room temperatures with no need to close registers
• Recommended filter surface area is 250 square inches per ton of AC capacity

RESOURCE

• The HEAR Program featuring rebates and incentives

Takeaways

COMMENTARY

• Most important action for homeowners is to schedule regular AC maintenance to avoid costly breakdowns
• Ensure their AC system is checked by technicians, not commissioned salespeople
• Using the right filter prevents airflow restriction and system strain
• Correct size units ensures better efficiency, comfort and durability of the system