Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair

AC maintenance Parsippany NJ contractors are busiest in the summer. This comes as no surprise as AC units are on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the hottest months. Air conditioners are prone to breakdown, especially if not well maintained. Unbearable heat in the summer coupled with the hassle of expensive repairs can be an exasperating problem. This issue, however, is definitely avoidable. Practical home owners know the value of preventing a breakdown instead of waiting for one to happen. Preventive measures are best done in the spring, when minor damages are repaired before they escalate to bigger problems, and units are tuned-up to prepare for the grueling months ahead.

Scheduling a yearly tune-up saves a lot of time and money wasted on avoidable repairs and replacements. The tune-up cleans, prepares and adjusts your system to make sure it operates smoothly and functions efficiently. A well-trained technician will perform the following tasks:

·        Check for wear and damage

·        Lubricate moving parts

·        Look for leaks, dust and molds

·        Tighten fittings

·        Clean coils

·        Recharge refrigerants

·        Troubleshoot minor issues

·        Identify serious problems that may require repair and replacement of parts

A well-maintained unit can run for years without having to be replaced, saving hundreds maybe even thousands of dollars in repairs. Professional maintenance also minimizes chances of system malfunction. Monitoring the system’s performance during summer is important so that any noise, odor, inconsistency in temperature and humidity, may be reported to the technician.

The unit running excessively is one commonly reported issue. This is a battery problem that affects thermostat settings. Another common problem is overheating. This can be prevented by careful planning and assessment before installing the air conditioning system. However, if unit cannot be relocated to a place where there is less direct exposure to the sun at the hottest hours, measures can be taken to minimize heat stresses placed on the system.

Owners who try to DIY parts of the maintenance process can sometimes damage their units. This is especially true when attempting recharge the refrigerant. An HVAC license is strictly required to service cooling systems that use Freon as refrigerant, as this has to be handled and disposed properly to prevent damage to the ozone layer. Owners sometimes attempt to change their refrigerant with Freon alternatives, or recharge their systems with improper levels of Freon. All refrigerant maintenance must be handled by licensed service providers.

Air conditioning units that repeatedly malfunction despite routine professional AC maintenance Parsippany NJ may be due for replacement. This can be expensive on the onset but when repair costs are factored in, replacement of old units by newer models saves a lot of money in the long run. Newer models have better technology that is far more energy efficient, produces minimal noise, and costs less to maintain.

Professional consultation is again necessary in deciding what type of air conditioning unit to install. The home’s floor plan, surroundings, direction it faces, windows, airflow, insulation, etc. are all taken into consideration to determine what unit best suits the air conditioning needs of a home.