Let’s say you enjoy going for the occasional run, but only three to four months a year. What happens when you start up again? You probably take a little more time to get going, maybe a little slow and stiff at first – you might even hear a snap, crackle and pop in your joints.

The point being, you can’t fully hit the ground running following an extended hiatus and expect to pick up where you left off. The same goes for your central air conditioning system. Which is why you need to take steps to ensure your home cooling system is ready to handle another summer of hard work. The best way to do that is by scheduling an AC tune-up and inspection as early in the season as you can.

Here’s why that’s so important.

Avoid the rush. Scheduling you’re A/C inspection and tune-up in April or May means it will be far easier to secure an appointment for a day and time that that fits with your busy schedule. Once AC service providers start booking up in bunches, you’ll have limited appointment slots to choose from and could end up waiting until well into the summer.

Extend A/C equipment life. Much like regular oil changes and tire rotations keep your car running smoothly longer, a pre-season inspection and tune-up can help your system work just as it should and at max efficiency. Plus, it may uncover minor problems that could become larger, more costly repairs if ignored.

Keep warranties valid. Did you know that most AC system manufactures require regular maintenance to keep warranties valid? If a system or component has been neglected, your warranty claim may be rejected. If your system is still under warranty, protect yourself should something go wrong.

Save money on utility costs. Heating and cooling experts agree that most service and repair problems can be avoided – or at least reduced – with annual preventive maintenance. Plus, keeping your A/C in tip top shape means it doesn’t need to work as hard to deliver perfectly cooled air when you need it. Hence, reduced utility costs.

Extended equipment life. A well-maintained system means fewer repairs, and fewer repairs leads to extended equipment life. That means you get more for your money – case closed.

Here’s something else to remember. Even if spring slides by without preventive maintenance being performed, that doesn’t mean you should wait another year to have that service done. Which is to say, there’s no bad portion of the cooling season for a tune-up and inspection. So, to give your AC system a chance to run better and longer, contact C&D Cooling & Heating today to schedule service.