Preventative Maintenance: Just Do It

When it comes to the life expectancy of your air conditioning unit, the best way to get the most out of it is preventative maintenance. It is essential to keep all parts of your AC unit well maintained to extend the life of your system. Just like the engine and working parts of your vehicle, you wouldn’t expect it to continue to run effectively without problems if you don’t perform routine maintenance, fluid and filter changes.

Routine maintenance on your home’s AC unit helps ensure it is functioning properly and will continue to do so for the life of the unit. Additionally, it will protect you from avoidable, costly repairs brought about by the lack of preventative maintenance. Pre-season maintenance is also important, as it can help to avoid a system failure in severe hot or cold weather when you need it most. Keeping up with the maintenance of your AC unit throughout the year will let you have peace of mind knowing that your system will be able to keep you comfortable and much less likely to require emergency repairs. 

At Wolff Mechanical, we understand the routine maintenance an AC unit requires can be overwhelming for many homeowners. Some may simply be new to AC maintenance, others don’t feel comfortable doing maintenance for such complicated machinery and still others may just forget to add it to the many tasks they already have going on in their busy schedules.

Routine inspections can be schedule with Wolff Mechanical to have our certified technicians help you get the most life expectancy of your air conditioning unit. In doing so, we can identify problems before they become a major repair or beyond repair. Preventative maintenance by Wolff will guarantee your system operates efficiently all year long. By scheduling our certified technicians to perform the routine, preventative maintenance on your unit, you can simply concentrate on enjoying your comfortable home. For more detailed information on when you should perform maintenance on your AC unit, as well as a maintenance checklist for indoor and outdoor maintenance, please visit our website.

Wolff Mechanical is proud to offer the best air conditioning and heating products, world-class customer service and warranties. If you would like to learn more about our Phoenix air conditioning maintenance services we offer, visit our website or schedule an appointment with one of our Preventative Air Conditioning Maintenance Technicians today at (602) 814-0004.

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Don't Sweat It!

It’s that time of year in Arizona when the temperatures are going to begin to climb every day until we inevitably reach record highs. You cannot survive a summer in the valley of the sun without air conditioning (AC)! Flip a switch and we almost forget the sweltering heat outside. It’s a standard expectation for the home, car, office, grocery, convenience store, etc. Our AC systems can be running 24/7 in the summer, but we don’t really think about it until the AC stops working.

Seasonal air conditioning system tune-ups are a wise investment every home and business owner should make as preventative maintenance. Not only will it keep your system running when you’re relying on it, but it’s good for your budget. Running a poorly maintained system is foolishly expensive. A neglected system can cost you up to 50 percent more to run than one that has had proper care. A seasonal tune-up is about preventing problems, such as breakdowns on a sweltering summer day, inflated energy bills due to declining efficiency or the unnecessary expense of replacing equipment that has failed prematurely.

Here are some things that should be completed in a seasonal air conditioner tune-up:

• Testing of system functions and safety controls.
• Inspection and maintenance of electrical connections and components.
• Inspection, lubrication and maintenance of pumps.
• Cleaning and maintenance of motors.
• Inspection, cleaning and balancing of blowers.
• Checking for proper airflow and air filter maintenance.
• Inspection of coils and condensate pans, lines and traps, and cleaning as necessary.
• Testing of refrigerant levels and, if low, locating and repairing any leaks. http://wolffmechanical.net/hvac-tune-up/

Given the benefits an AC tune-up has on both comfort and finances, it just doesn’t make sense to skip seasonal service. If you neglect preventative maintenance of your AC system because you simply don’t know how or are too busy, a maintenance agreement might be a smart investment for you. A service agreement places the management of your maintenance schedule in the hands of your AC contractor to ensure it is completed properly and regularly.

The trained staff at Wolff Mechanical focuses on taking care of your HVAC equipment during the off-season months to give you peace of mind when it counts the most. You can trust our professionals for exceptional service and solutions every time. For more information about air conditioning tune-ups and annual maintenance agreements, please contact us.

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