{"id":3072,"date":"2023-04-24T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=3072"},"modified":"2025-06-03T14:50:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T18:50:38","slug":"is-an-air-conditioner-tune-up-really-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/is-an-air-conditioner-tune-up-really-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is an Air Conditioner Tune-Up Really Worth It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-Ways-to-Cut-Your-Energy-Bill-This-Summer-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pink piggy bank with coins and person calculating finances in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-2740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-Ways-to-Cut-Your-Energy-Bill-This-Summer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-Ways-to-Cut-Your-Energy-Bill-This-Summer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-Ways-to-Cut-Your-Energy-Bill-This-Summer.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered if an air conditioner tune-up is really worth it, you\u2019re not alone. Some homeowners want to spend the least amount of money possible when it comes to their air conditioner and don\u2019t realize how many benefits there are to <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\/air-conditioning-system-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AC tune-ups.<\/a> In fact, getting AC maintenance done every year will actually save money in the long run! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/schedule-ac-tune-up-early\/\">Schedule your AC tune-up early<\/a> to ensure you\u2019re ready for the summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common question we get is, does AC maintenance have to be done every year? Well, it does if you really want to maximize the many benefits that tune-ups provide. Let\u2019s dig deeper into the benefits of maintenance so you\u2019ll enthusiastically schedule those AC tune-ups every year without any lingering doubts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular Maintenance Can Save You Money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think about maintenance and how it applies to other things in your life, it helps to see how worthwhile it is. Take your car, for example. What would happen if you neglected oil changes and tune-ups? Well, your car will almost certainly break down at some point. Your MPG will decrease. The wear and tear from a poorly maintained engine will take its toll and lead to poor performance. You\u2019ll find yourself paying more for repairs than if you\u2019d just had it tuned up in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same is true for your air conditioner. An annual tune-up is what gears your system up for peak performance and optimal efficiency. That\u2019s because during a tune-up, the technician goes through a long list of things to check to make sure everything is working properly such as &nbsp;those covered in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/air-conditioning-repair\/spring-ac-maintenance-checklist\/\">spring AC maintenance checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitor refrigerant pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test starting capabilities and safety controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean or replace the air filter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean and adjust blower components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure for correct airflow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tighten electrical connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure volts\/amps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lubricate all moving parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust thermostat calibration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check evaporator coil if accessible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean condenser coil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean condensate drains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure temperature difference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply protective coating to unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor a\/c and heating cycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintenance saves you money not just in the short-term, but in the long run as well. That\u2019s because annual tune-ups are the best way to decrease the likelihood of repairs and unexpected breakdowns. We\u2019re not exaggerating when we say that about 80% of the repairs we see are on air conditioners that haven\u2019t received routine, annual maintenance. That means 80% of the repairs we see were preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but tune-ups are the best way to make sure your system lasts for its estimated lifespan. The lifespan for a central air conditioner is 10-15 years. However, this estimate only applies to ACs that have received maintenance on an annual basis. Not getting maintenance can shorten that lifespan by half. That means on a conservative estimate, you\u2019d be replacing your AC 2-3 years earlier than necessary, and in a worst-case scenario, after 6-7 years. If you\u2019re wondering whether this applies to a recently installed unit, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/i-just-got-my-ac-last-year-does-it-really-need-maintenance\/\">why even a new AC needs maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You deserve to have an AC that delivers superior performance during our hot, uncomfortable summers. The ideal way to achieve that is through annual tune-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope we\u2019ve convinced you that AC tune-ups are definitely worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Call the friendly staff at <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Boehmer Heating &amp; Cooling<\/strong><\/a><strong> for exceptional customer service!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AC maintenance need to be done every year to maximize the many benefits that tune-ups provide. 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