{"id":2545,"date":"2020-03-23T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=2545"},"modified":"2025-06-03T14:56:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T18:56:18","slug":"its-time-year-again-schedule-ac-tune-up-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/its-time-year-again-schedule-ac-tune-up-today\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s That Time of Year Again! Schedule Your AC Tune-Up Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It\u2019s-That-Time-of-Year-Again-Schedule-Your-AC-Tune-Up-Today-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"technician-working-on-air-conditioner\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It\u2019s-That-Time-of-Year-Again-Schedule-Your-AC-Tune-Up-Today-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/It\u2019s-That-Time-of-Year-Again-Schedule-Your-AC-Tune-Up-Today.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>While homeowners in other parts of the country would consider our current weather chilly, around here we know it\u2019s just a matter of time before we need our cooling systems to work full force. When that time comes, are <em>you <\/em>ready? <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re unsure, you can review this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/air-conditioning-repair\/spring-ac-maintenance-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spring AC maintenance checklist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure your system is prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The #1 thing you can to do prepare for the cooling season is to make sure your air conditioner is ready to work as efficiently and effectively as possible\u2014through maintenance. During your <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\/air-conditioning-system-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AC maintenance<\/a> session, otherwise called a tune-up, our technicians will fully inspect, clean, and adjust components that need it. It\u2019s also at this time that we\u2019ll recommend repairs, if needed, so you can get them on your schedule right away. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still wondering whether tune-ups are worth it, check out<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/is-an-air-conditioner-tune-up-really-worth-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this guide on the value of AC tune-ups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But what does all this really mean?<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>No Optimization Suggestion<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common questions that homeowners ask is if it\u2019s really necessary to have maintenance done every spring. They\u2019re certain they can just skip a year here or there. The truth is, you really shouldn\u2019t skip service. Maintenance is not a \u201cluxury\u201d service but rather a needed step to ensure that your cooling system operates as it should so you\u2019re not paying more than you need to in order to keep comfortable. With maintenance, you\u2019ll achieve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A More Reliable Cooling System: <\/strong>The most immediate advantage of getting annual AC maintenance done (or semi-annual, if you have a year-round heat pump), is that the equipment will be less likely to suffer a major operational failure over the summer when you need it the most. During the inspection process, our techs look at where your system has wear and tear that could lead to breakdowns. When we adjust components and clean parts that need it, that prevents further problems. All of this means you\u2019re a lot less likely to face sudden, costly, repair needs, therefore saving money!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better Efficiency:<\/strong> The accumulation of wear and tear on an air conditioner creates more strain on the components of the system. In particular, we\u2019re referring to the blower motor. As your equipment tries to overcome the stress by running longer than necessary to cool your home, it raises your energy bills because of how inefficiently it\u2019s operating. With annual maintenance, your air conditioner should be able to retain 95% of its efficiency rating throughout its service life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longer Lasting Equipment:<\/strong> Most air conditioning systems should last about 10-15 years before requiring a replacement. This is only possible if the system has regular professional maintenance. Annual inspections and tune-ups help your air conditioner give you the best return on your investment, as they\u2019ll last longer as a result. This means you can save your money for something way more fun than a premature air conditioner replacement! While you\u2019re at it, don\u2019t forget that your ducts also play a crucial role\u2014<a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/pittsburgh-air-conditioning-installation-tip-why-it-is-important-to-examine-your-ducts\/\">here\u2019s why duct examination is important during installation and maintenance<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fewer Repair Needs:<\/strong> Who wants to spend extra money each year to have their air conditioner repaired? Certainly not you! Around 85% of the repairs that an air conditioner might need during its service life are preventable, thanks to maintenance inspections that catch problems early on. This means more savings, with the absence of repair bills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Call the friendly staff at <a href=\"\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boehmer Heating &amp; Cooling<\/a> for exceptional customer service!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The #1 thing you can to do prepare for the cooling season is to make sure your air conditioner is ready to work as efficiently and effectively as possible\u2014through maintenance. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[38,141,113],"class_list":["post-2545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning","tag-ac-maintenance","tag-air-conditioning-maintenance","tag-pittsburgh"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2545"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3491,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2545\/revisions\/3491"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}