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Looking for replacement of central AC system. 3 ton. SEER good enough for state and FPL rebates. Single house.
Vilma L
Need to have my air condition unit inspected for service
Robert B
Los Angeles, California
Academy Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Southwest HVAC, Inc.
Maintenance
With regular AC maintenance, your unit should be able to give you trouble free service for 15 years or more. Unfortunately, because an air conditioner is a strong piece of machinery that is designed to undertake wear and tear, many Los Angeles home owners neglect to undertake regular air conditioning maintenance of their appliance. Keep in mind that small annual investments made in maintaining your HVAC system can save you hundreds of dollars in repair expenses down the line. AC maintenance not only prevents air conditioner problems, but can also keep your AC functioning at its optimum efficiency. Studies show that an air conditioner can lose up to 5% of its sufficiency each year. However, with regular air conditioner maintenance you can keep your unit running at the same efficiency that you bought it for years. In fact, with periodic AC maintenance check ups your unit will hold on to up to 95% of its efficiency. Consider the cost of an annual HVAC maintenance check up, and compare it with the annual cost of HVAC repairs on your air conditioner. You will see that HVAC preventive maintenance is the cost effective choice. Besides, an AC that is well maintained can remove excess moisture from your home better than a neglected unit.
Central air conditioner maintenance involves a few simple tips. The most important task is to clean the filters regularly, or get them replaced. A filter that is packed with millions of dust particles can obstruct air flow, and drag down the efficiency of your air conditioner. Besides, these dust particles may be carried by air into the evaporated coil where it can impact the heat absorbing capacity of your coil. During peak season, your filter must be replaced at least every month. Check hose connections regularly, and look for leaks. Keep the outside compressor clean by hosing it, and vacuum air vents and registers frequently. Place your furniture and curtains away from registers, and keep plants away from the unit to allow optimum air flow. Hire an air conditioner maintenance technician to conduct a complete servicing and tune up of your unit at least once a year. Preferably, get your unit serviced just before the cooling season begins.
Most air conditioning maintenance contractors will offer annual maintenance contracts that involve a fixed price. You can also find discounted prices at specific times of the year. We can help you find qualified air conditioning maintenance contractors serving home owners in the Los Angeles area.