One of the most difficult parts of air conditioning repair is knowing when to schedule it. This may not sound true at first, but it is important to know when your system needs professional attention outside of when it is simply broken.
Air conditioning repair can be a frustrating process,
because no one likes to have an expensive system break down and require costly fixing. At the same time, it is also frustrating because it can leave you uncomfortable in your own home.
Because of these factors, it can be obvious that you need to call an air conditioning repair person. Coming to this decision might be difficult, due to not wanting to shell out the money for a service call when you may not actually need it.
So what are the rules of thumb when it comes to figuring out when you need to have your AC worked on? In most cases, there really aren't any outside of the most obvious one: If it's broken, it needs to be fixed.
Clearly if your AC stops blowing cold air, doesn't blow cold enough air or doesn't work consistently enough to maintain the temperature you want, then it is time to have it looked at.
Similarly, if it cools some rooms better than others, doesn't cool one or more rooms at all, is emitting any type of strange substance or smell from a vent or from the unit, or if you hear and kind of strange noises emanating from it, it is also time to have it worked on.
Beyond these obvious cases, there are several other key instances where it is good to have an air conditioning repair technician come and take a look at your unit.
First, at the start of every "cooling season" - or the period of the year where you run your AC unit the most on a consistent basis - it is always recommended that you have an air conditioning repair man come out and test all of the various components of your system and make sure everything is tuned up and working properly.
Likewise, if you have recently purchased a new home that comes equipped with an AC unit, it is recommended that you have it examined and tested by a professional before agreeing to purchase the home. This way you determine its overall level of functionality and whether you are comfortable with that.
Also, if you have recently been away from your home for a significant period of time and plan to run the system for the first time in a long time period, it is advisable to have it checked out for potential needed repairs. The same goes for if you plan on leaving your home without turning the system off. It is recommended that you ensure your unit is in proper working condition before leaving it running unattended for an extended period.
Depending on your individual schedule and circumstances, there are other times that may be advisable to schedule air conditioning repair. Finding a regular technician or company that you know and trust can help you determine when is the best time to schedule regular maintenance to help keep your units running in good shape.
