While you may not think that air conditioning repair and maintenance can save you money in St. Petersburg, it could, if you follow some helpful tips. It can be costly to run your AC during the hot months of the year, but most people must do so because of allergies, comfort and children. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your air conditioner is running properly at all times and have it repaired properly whenever required.
Maintenance
Your St. Petersburg home should be cool enough to be comfortable during the harsh summers of high humidity and scorching temperatures, so consider proper maintenance during the summer, but also in the spring or winter when you are not in need of the AC.
It is a proven fact that air conditioners perform less efficiently each year unless they are properly maintained—up to 15 percent each year. Therefore, it is important to have regular maintenance performed on your unit by a professional. While this may not save you money immediately, you will notice over time that your utility bills are normal from month to month and year to year instead of highly fluctuating. Proper maintenance will also help the equipment last longer and avoid repair needs.
There are a few things you can do yourself, including changing the air filter and ensuring that the outside unit isn’t clogged with grass and other yard debris, especially after storms.
Repairs
In the event your AC does require repair you should always call a trusted professional. Whether or not your AC is working properly, you should also call a professional to come out and inspect the unit once per year, either before you use it or after you are finished with it. The professional will come out and check your system, balance it, oil parts and check all of the filters.
The professional will also tell you how much longer you can expect your unit to work properly and whether it should be replaced now or in the future. While this can be an unexpected cost, it is important to ensure that your AC unit is functioning at the best of its ability.
While it is never a good time to need an AC repair, you will likely have fewer repair requirements with a properly maintained unit, and when repairs are needed, they may very well be less expensive and problematic for you.
AC repair in St. Petersburg must be done by a professional such as Palm Harbor Heating & Air Conditioning.
