It’s AC Tune-Up Season: 3 Questions To Ask Your HVAC Company During Your Next Preventative Maintenance Appointment

With spring now here, it a great time to start prepping for the summer.

If you’re like a lot of Lowcountry families, summer is time of events, vacations, movie theater premiers, beach days, long summer nights and even more family fun.

There’s also endless at-home activities as well – either way, you want to have a cool, comfortable place to escape to when those summertime temperatures and humidity hit the Charleston area.

We mentioned in last week’s blog, how the temperature swings this time of year can “stretch” your system, and one of the ways you can keep that “stretch” from affecting system performance is by scheduling your annual preventative maintenance appointment.

We write a lot about preventative maintenance here and how it can be critical in uncovering small issues before they become larger – more painful – issues.

Preventative maintenance plans can include many perks – from multiple visits per year, to exclusive discounts to priority scheduling.

While the perks are a wonderful way to keep your system running nicely, if you’re new to preventative maintenance there are some items you can ask about your system during your visit that will help keep you informed.

Understanding your system is a great first step in understanding what you need to keep it running at its best through our brutal summers – below are 3 quick questions you can ask your HVAC technician that will help you fill in your knowledge gaps this spring.

1. “What Kind Of System Do I Have?”

Especially if you’ve just moved in or are unfamiliar with how HVAC systems work, this is a great open question to ask your preventative maintenance team.

Whether you have a more traditional HVAC system, a heat pump system, a ductless mini-split, a furnace or any combination of those, having a breakdown of your system’s equipment is important for really understanding what’s keeping you cool and comfortable in the Charleston area.

2. “How Old Is My System?”

Another great question.

System age is important for understanding how close you may or may not be to needing a replacement.

The age of your system isn’t the only important factor, but as systems age they tend have more repair needs as parts wear down.

If you don’t have any documentation on your system on when it was installed, your HVAC company should be able to help you track down its age.

3. “When Can I Schedule My Next Appointment?”

With your system parts and age noted and your preventative maintenance tasks complete, the best thing you can do then is to schedule your next preventative maintenance appointment.

While it’s not required, getting on the schedule ensures you can get your preferred day and time with your favorite Lowcountry Local HVAC contractor – something savvy homeowners stay out in front of here in the Lowcountry.

Being prepped for summer is crucial, but it does get surprisingly cool down here in the Southeast, so scheduling your appointment ahead of the heating season can be equally important.

Summer should be a time when you’re not thinking about your HVAC system — and by getting your tune-up in ahead of schedule, you can spend more time having fun, and not worrying about your family’s comfort.