Unless you live in a place that’s warm year-round, fall is the end of the cooling season and the beginning of the heating season. Your AC is off duty for the time being, and so fall is the best season to service it. Also, the mild temperatures most places enjoy in the fall make both indoor and outdoor troubleshooting easier.
HVAC Pros Aren’t as Busy in the Fall
One reason that fall is the best time to have your air conditioning serviced is that HVAC technicians just aren’t as busy in the fall. During the summer, air conditioners, especially those that haven’t been well-maintained, break down as they’re unable to deal with the heat. In the fall, there are days when neither the AC nor the heating is needed. As a result, a lot of HVAC pros are available. Since fall weather is often lovely, it’s easier for them to work outside, too. They don’t have to endure the heat of summer or the cold of winter.
Cleaning or Changing the Filters
Even though your air conditioner might not need to work, you should still check the filters. Dirty filters are a major cause of your HVAC system not working the way it should. Even now, if your filters are dirty, clean them or change them.
Checking Electrical Connections and System Controls
Professional technicians will also examine your AC’s electrical connections to make sure that they’re not loose, corroded, or unsound. They’ll also start the AC, let it work for a while, then turn it off to make sure that it’s working well. It doesn’t matter that you don’t need it just then.
Checking Belts and Motors
A professional will also check the belts and motors that keep the air conditioning running smoothly. This often requires opening up the outdoor condenser. Inspecting the outdoor condenser is an easy job in the fall.
Checking the Thermostat
Fall is also a good time to check the thermostat, even though you might not be turning it on to heat or cool your home. Still, an HVAC professional will make sure that it’s in good working order.
Examining the Ductwork
Ductwork often leaks and develops blockages thanks to things like animal nests. An HVAC professional can clean out and seal your ductwork if necessary.
Call the Experts for Fall Air Conditioning Service
Fall is the time when your air conditioning, or indeed your entire HVAC system, has time to rest. When you need air conditioning repair or maintenance services in Magnolia, TX, contact Cover HVAC.
