Why AC Maintenance is More Critical Than Ever

Smart ACs Need Smart Care: Prioritize System’s AC Maintenance for a Longer Lifespan

New air conditioning systems are robust and durable. The average system still lasts about twenty years, like its older counterparts. New systems are more efficient and use better, more environmentally friendly Freon formulas. However, new systems use more sophisticated components, delicate sensors, and electronic controls. This means newer air conditioner systems are more reliant upon regular AC maintenance and timely repairs. That means:

Air Filter Changes Are a Very Important of AC Maintenance

A dirty air filter might seem like such a small thing. But with new air conditioners, a dirty filter is a serious issue. A filter does not need to be completely covered to reduce the amount of airflow that passes through the filter and across the evaporator coils. This is where cooling takes place.

Freon is a common name for a refrigerant carried in a network of tubes. When the pressure is released on the Freon, it turns very cold. Warm air from inside the home passes over the cool coils. This causes humidity from the air to condense on the coils and the air to cool quickly. However, if the hot, humid air from the home does not reach the coils in enough volume, the cool air never gets to the home and the cooling cycle, which requires compressing and releasing Freon pressure, struggles with the delay.

AC Maintenance is More Important Than Ever

When precision is key and tolerances are very narrow, the need for regular maintenance is much more important. The amount of heat transfer that happens on the coils of the outdoor condenser unit is affected by the amount of pollen and dust that collects between the intricate network of fins and tubes. Since the system is very efficient, anything that reduces efficiency causes the air conditioner to work harder. By experience, regular maintenance can add years of service to an air conditioning system.

Ignoring Needed AC Repairs Can Be Serious

• If maintenance is a factor in longevity, recognizing and completing necessary repairs is equally important. Maintenance usually does not eliminate repairs but rather draws attention to problems that develop. This allows a homeowner to catch a small problem before it gets out of hand.
• Problems in one area create stress in nearby components. Ignoring known problems can allow the trouble to spread.
• Homeowners often recognize problems with their air conditioning system. Poor performance may result in hot air or increased humidity. The air conditioner may begin to make loud or unusual noises—buzzing, banging, or screeching. Ice or water from melted ice may be observed on the tubing of the system, sometimes inside and sometimes on the outdoor condenser. When something is wrong, delaying repairs can cause greater damage.

Why Modern AC Systems Demand Regular AC Maintenance

Today’s advanced AC systems, while efficient, rely heavily on consistent AC maintenance to perform optimally and extend their lifespan. Don’t underestimate the power of routine care and timely repairs in preserving your comfort and investment.

Northwind Air Conditioning and Heat can help answer your Cypress AC Maintenance questions for your home. Contact us and get the help you need.