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Maximizing Cooling Efficiency: Why You Need a Spring HVAC Tune-Up

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Transitioning from winter to spring brings fresh air, blooming flowers—and a wake-up call for your air conditioner. While you’re busy swapping sweaters for short sleeves, your heating and cooling system needs its own seasonal shift. That’s where a pre-season HVAC tune-up comes in.

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Getting your AC tune-up before the heat of summer hits is essential to keep your home cool and comfortable. A well-maintained system ensures your system runs efficiently, reducing energy consumption and keeping repair costs at bay. Let’s break down why this seasonal HVAC servicing is a must for homeowners. 

5 Benefits of an AC and Furnace Tune-up

You’ve heard it before, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That saying couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to your HVAC system. Regular HVAC servicing and tune-ups can save you thousands of dollars over the system’s lifespan. Here are just some of the benefits:

1

Improved Energy Efficiency

An efficient HVAC system needs to run as best as it can to see smaller numbers each month on your energy bill. During your pre-season HVAC tune-up, technicians clean components, check and clear the airflow, and ensure everything is running as smoothly as can be so your system doesn’t waste energy while keeping you cool in the hotter months ahead.

2

Improved Air Quality 

The transition from winter to spring can feel like a breath of fresh air—and an AC tune-up ensures it stays that way by improving the air quality in your home. Your HVAC is responsible for moving air throughout your home. Dust, dirt, and allergens that may fill that air could negatively impact your family’s health. A pre-season HVAC tune-up ensures your unit’s air filters are clean and ready to keep your family breathing easy. 

3

Reduced Repair Costs

Minor issues are sneaky. That slight rattling? The barely-there fan stutter? Those are your HVAC system’s ways of whispering out for help. Ignore those whispers, and they’ll turn into bigger screams—or worse, a complete breakdown. Regular pre-season maintenance helps you catch potential issues before they snowball into larger problems.

4

Extended System Lifespan

Replacing an HVAC system can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $12,5001. Keeping your current system up and running as efficiently as possible for as long as possible can help prevent the need for a major investment. No, your HVAC system won’t last forever, but a regularly scheduled AC and furnace tune-up is always more affordable than a total overhaul. 

5

Enhanced Comfort

No one wants to deal with a sweltering home in the middle of July or a freezing one in December. A well-maintained HVAC system keeps your home comfortable no matter the season, keeping your family strong and healthy all year round. 

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  • Help prevent costly repairs with regular seasonal tune-ups
  • Improve energy efficiency and extend your system’s lifespan
  • Breathe easier with cleaner air and consistent airflow

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What’s Included in an HVAC tune-up?

Whether you need an AC tune-up to prep for the scorching summer months or a furnace tune-up to stay cozy through frosty winter nights, both will ensure your system is ready for whatever the calendar throws at you. Here’s what it includes:

  1. Cleaning or replacing air filters: Spring breezes and fall leaves bring allergens and dust into your home. Clean filters ensure optimal airflow and improved air quality.
  2. Checking thermostat settings: Whether fine-tuning for perfect summer cool or winter warmth, your tech will calibrate your thermostat to keep temperatures just right.
  3. Inspecting electrical connections:  Technicians check and secure connections to prevent malfunctions and keep your system safe.
  4. Lubricate moving parts: Key moving parts like motors and fans are lubricated to minimize friction, reduce wear, and improve efficiency.
  5. Checking for leaks: A tech inspects refrigerant lines and ducts for leaks that could compromise performance or increase energy costs.
  6. Examining drain lines: Drain lines are inspected and cleared to prevent clogs, which could lead to water damage or system inefficiency.
  7. Testing airflow: Technicians go room-to-room to ensure airflow is balanced and consistent throughout your home.
  8. Cleaning components: Seasonal changes can bring debris and grime. Cleaning components like electrical connections and burners keep your system running like clockwork.

AC Have You Sweating? 
Don’t Worry, Be Warranty

Summer will be here before you know it, and the last thing you want is to get stuck in a hot mess of HVAC drama. So don’t wait until the mercury rises; schedule your AC tune-up long before that July heat hits with help and savings from American Home Shield.

ShieldSilver and ShieldGold members receive discounted seasonal HVAC tune-ups, while ShieldPlatinum members get one free tune-up per agreement term. No matter which of our home warranty plans you choose, you’ll save big with our insider pricing while keeping your home at the perfect temperature for effortless comfort all summer long. So, the next time you need HVAC servicing, give us a call and chill out. 

AHS assumes no responsibility, and specifically disclaims all liability, for your use of any and all information contained herein.

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