It’s back-to-school season and you just realized that you never had your central air conditioning system inspected and tuned-up. Oh well, no point in having it done now…it will just have to wait until next spring, right?

Not so fast! Aside from a total system breakdown or temps below 60 degrees F, it’s never too late to have this important service performed. In fact, end-of-summer AC maintenance can help extend the life of your cooling system as well as increase its efficiency. But the benefits don’t stop there.

Here’s a close look at the top five reasons to not skip annual maintenance on your AC system.

1. Improved Indoor Comfort

An AC system that goes without regular maintenance will struggle to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the house. Worn or damaged parts and clogged filters can cause hot and cold spots in different parts of your home. A well-maintained system, on the other hand, will operate with superior functionality to maintain a comfortable temperature in every room.

2. Improved Air Quality

Over time, dust, dirt, and grime can build up on the system’s motor, fan blades, ductwork, and more. As air circulates throughout the system and into your home, it mixes with these airborne allergens, which can aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms. Putting off maintenance even longer allows more dirt and dust to accumulate and end up inside your home.

3. Longer Equipment Lifespan

The average AC unit is designed to last 10-15 years. The harder it has to work to cool your home, the more wear and tear it endures, and the faster it will need to be replaced. However, with regular maintenance an AC unit works more effectively, efficiently, and can often surpass its expected lifespan.

4. Increased Efficiency

As mentioned above, an AC unit that isn’t properly maintained consumes more energy to maintain a desired temperature. On average, every year an AC goes without maintenance, it loses about 5% of its overall efficiency. This reduction in efficiency results in higher cooling bills. During end-of-summer maintenance, our service technician will perform the necessary adjustments and repairs to ensure all parts of your system are operating at peak efficiency to minimize your energy consumption and keep cooling costs in check.

5. Fewer Repairs

If given the choice between an expensive AC repair or an inexpensive one, which would you choose? Inexpensive, of course. Addressing minor problems identified during annual AC maintenance prevents them from turning into costly, emergency repairs.  And with plenty more hot days ahead, you want your AC system ready to power through each one.

It’s Not Too Late

Preventive maintenance is something an air conditioning system needs on an annual basis. And while we do recommend having this service performed in the spring, end of summer is better than never. So if it’s been a year or more since you’ve had your AC inspected and tuned up, contact C&D Cooling & Heating today.