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What is Included in AC Maintenance?

March 16, 2021 | Blog

Is it time for your annual AC maintenance? Have you just bought a home and want to get your system checked out? Either way, scheduling an AC maintenance appointment is important to ensure your system is running smoothly and help prevent issues that may occur later. Here is what you can expect your technician to perform during the inspection and cleaning.

Cleaning

During your AC tune-up, the technician will clean the air filters and condensate lines in your home. Air filters are important to either have cleaned or changed because they filter the air coming out to your house. If they are left unchanged, dirt, mold and other fibers can build up causing your air to be low quality.

Similarly, cleaning your condensate line will get rid of any mold or bacteria in your drain line. If your line gets clogged, then it could cause water leaks and other moisture issues. Having this annual cleaning is good preventative maintenance to ensure the proper function of the line.

Thermostat and system control check

When the technician checks your thermostat, they will be calibrating it and ensuring the installation is correct. They will also be checking the overall system control to make sure it is running the cycles properly and safely. This will make sure it turns on and off along with running a regular cycle properly.

Electrical connections

An important element to be checked is if the electrical connections of the system are tightened and functioning correctly. This step is key because it will help you avoid potential electrical hazards in your home caused by faulty connections. It will also keep the lifespan of your system in greater shape.

Moving parts check

If the moving parts in your AC systems are not lubricated properly, extra friction can be caused that will break down the elements quickly. Making sure they are lubricated enough will help prevent the need for unnecessary repairs or part replacement.

Why is the annual tune-up important?

While you can get in the habit of checking in on your AC system by yourself, such as changing the air filters, it is still important to have a licensed professional like Barker’s Heating and Cooling to check your system at least once a year.

A licensed professional will know how to keep your home’s AC system up to code, greater detail of how the systems can be best running and other ways to ensure your home is safe. Overall, for a short appointment in your day, it will be worthwhile preventative maintenance for your AC system.

Why Choose Barker's?

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30% UTILITY SAVINGS GUARANTEE
You will save a minimum of 30% on your heating and cooling costs or we will refund double-the-difference of your savings not realized during the first year.
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If we do not have your new system operating by the date promised, we will pay you $500 for your inconvenience.
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COMFORT GUARANTEE
We guarantee that the equipment we have installed will perform as we have stated, or we will remove it and return 100% of your investment.

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Chandler did an excellent job checking out our heat pump. He was very professional, communicated well, was responsive to our questions and I was very happy with everything he did.

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Our AC went out during a late summer heatwave. Called Barkers and Victor worked very hard to get the outside unit up and running. Two hours later we conceded to the death of a 29 yo unit. Victor notified the office the next morning, and within 24 hours we had a complete new system installed, and the house cooled by the time I got home from work. Highly recommend. Honest and trustworthy.

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We were impressed by this company from the first phone call. Reed was an exceptional young man; very personable and professional. The installation team of Mike, John and Cody did an excellent job. Barker’s is a business with high standards and we are very satisfied with everything about them. So glad we found this company!

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