If you’re someone who faithfully hires a qualified HVAC technician to clean and inspect your AC system each year, that’s exactly the right thing to do. If only most people followed your lead.
Think about your AC system for a minute, and you’ll see just how important it is to keep up with preventive maintenance. Sure, here in the Birmingham area, your AC system gets about 6 months off a year. Plenty of time to rejuvenate itself, right? But what the 5-6 months when you have it running at full tilt? Little by little, it shows the effects of all that wear and tear, which is one reason why central air systems have an average equipment life of 12 – 15 years.
With a little TLC from Eagle Service Company and on your own, you’ll get all of that, and potentially more good years.
One of the things we can’t do for you, for example, is clean or replace the air filter every 6-8 weeks or so, depending on the type of filter. Here’s how doing so benefits you:
Cleaner Indoor Air
When conditioned air passes through a dirty filter, much of that dirt, dust and bacteria flies through and settles in your living spaces. Through regular filter cleaning or replacement, you can do your part to keep your air clean.
Improved Energy Efficiency
A clogged AC filter forces your system to work harder to keep you cool. That means greater energy consumption and higher energy costs.
Reduced Wear & Tear
When your system works harder than necessary, sooner or later that will translate into more frequent and costlier repairs, not to mention shortened equipment life. By contrast, a clean filter helps your system run better and last longer, and that can save you a bunch of money.
Still, there are numerous AC maintenance steps better left to a professional. Locally, you can count on Eagle to do our part in helping you enjoy maximum comfort and convenience, all year long. Contact us today to schedule service.
