When your HVAC system serves you well, it’s easy to forego or ignore regular HVAC maintenance. However, the efficiency of your unit will slowly degrade as time passes and it can cost you a lot of money to repair or acquire a new unit.

Is HVAC servicing worth it? How often should central AC be serviced? What does HVAC maintenance involve? In this post you’ll learn how often should HVAC be serviced, as well as other maintenance tips to keep your HVAC system running optimally over the years.

How often to service HVAC (according to experts)

According to HVAC experts, a good rule of thumb is to service your HVAC system once every year. If you’ve wondered how often to service air conditioning, there you have your answer. But it’s not over. What does servicing really entail?

Do air conditioners need servicing? (What does servicing entail?)

1. Servicing your air conditioner is the most important decision you can make if you truly want it to last longer, work efficiently and save you money in the future. Most professionals offer HVAC Preventative Maintenance Contracts to their clients. Once you’ve booked a maintenance appointment with a HVAC professional, there are a couple of tests and checks the professional will carry out for your unit. They include:
   1. Replacing your AC filters. It’s quite easy to change your AC filter but they can be very problematic. Why? Because failure to clean and change your AC filters regularly can cause debris to clog your unit and hence prevent air from flowing in and out. This can in turn cause your AC to malfunction and breakdown. This is why replacing  your AC filters is crucial when specialists inspect your system.
   2. Inspecting and cleaning the AC coils. The function of the AC coils is to capture heat out of your indoor space. When these coils get dirty, their effectiveness and performance at capturing heat reduces. It’s for this reason that specialists inspect and clean them.
   3. Inspecting the thermostat to ensure  it’s properly calibrated. Why is  this important? If your thermostat isn’t well calibrated, it may not read the accurate temperature and hence cool your home at wrong temperatures.
   4. Inspecting hoses and connections. This is so as to make sure they are all well booked up and performing well.
   5. Visually inspecting both the exterior and interior of the house.

Would you like your HVAC to be serviced by professionals but don’t know who to contact or where to start? Moncrief Heating & Air Conditioning has been operating in Atlanta for over 120 years.