Before we close out the summer season completely, you need to schedule an appointment for AC service if you haven’t already this year. Prioritizing service for your air conditioner is the best way to make sure that it is ready for summer again next year.
Keep reading to learn why regular air conditioning service is important for your home, whether your unit is brand new, nearing the end of its life, or somewhere in between. Then give our team a call when you’re ready to schedule service like air conditioning repair in Eugene.
AC Service Frequency
Ideally, you should schedule professional service for your air conditioner once each calendar year. Did you already invest in service earlier this year? If yes, that’s fantastic. If no, you still have time to prioritize your AC before the year closes out.
In fact, the end of the summer season is a fantastic time for a maintenance appointment with our team of experts. We can make minor tweaks and address any festering problems. Then you can rest easy knowing that your air conditioner is working great for next year.
Skipping out on AC maintenance this year can cause problems next year with how your AC operates. Unfortunately, a lack of care can lead to problems for many years to come. Investing in the valuable service consistently means a boost in energy efficiency, better overall longevity, and fewer repairs over the life of the unit.
Signs of AC Problems
First, we want to say that even if your AC is operating great without any issues, maintenance is important. But the service is increasingly important if you are noticing red flags that something is going wrong inside the system.
Examples include bad odors coming from the air vents, costly energy bills, or changes in how your AC is operating. Maybe it is suddenly staying on for a long time without turning off or only staying on for a couple of minutes before cycling off again.
Unusual sounds are perhaps the number one way to identify that something is going wrong. The question is, what exactly is the issue? Identifying and fixing an AC operation problem sooner is the difference between positive or negative repercussions.
You may want to look on the bright side and hope that an AC noise isn’t that big of a deal. But that isn’t usually the case. A simple problem like an off-balance fan can increase the strain on other components, ultimately making them work harder. Even after the fan gets fixed, your AC can sustain lasting wear that gets left behind. Examples of unusual noises to pay attention to include:
- Banging or knocking indicates that a large part may be loose.
- Rattling or tapping points to a smaller part being loose.
- Humming or clicking means that your AC is having difficulty initiating a cooling cycle.
- Bubbling or hissing means there is risk of a refrigerant leak.
- Scraping or screeching indicate fan blade issues.
- Grinding is attributable to a lack of lubricant in between gears.
Your comfort is our business! Comfort Flow Heating serves all of Oregon, so contact our team today to schedule your appointment for end-of-season AC service.
