As a homeowner, you know how fast air conditioning bills in Charlotte can add up over the course of the cooling season. But did you know that professional preventative AC maintenance, you could save up to 30 percent in energy costs? With that kind of savings at stake, it doesn’t make sense to neglect system maintenance, especially when you consider other long-term benefits. In addition to energy savings, annual preventive maintenance:

• Gives you the peace of mind knowing that your family will be cool and comfortable all summer long.
• Affords our HVAC specialists the opportunity to detect small problems before they turn into costly repairs or cause irreparable damage.
• Gives our technicians time to make necessary repairs and replacements before summer.
• Maximizes your system efficiency.

But what is preventive AC maintenance? It is an in-depth examination of your cooling system where our HVAC specialist makes the necessary adjustments to ensure your system runs at top efficiency all summer long. Maintenance checkups include:

• An examination of thermostat settings.
• An evaluation of system controls.
• The tightening of electronics to ensure safe operation.
• The lubrication of moving parts in your motor.
• A blower adjustment to maximize airflow.
• An adjustment of refrigerant levels.
• Cleaning of coils and condensate drains.
• A change of air filters.

This short list is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the thorough nature of a routine maintenance checkup. By scheduling preventive maintenance now, you can ensure that your family isn’t left without air conditioning when they need it most. After all, with this type of service available to Charlotte residents, it doesn’t make sense to spend a summer with an AC unit that might give out at any moment.

If you’d like more information on how preventive maintenance can benefit your household, contact us today at Patterson Heating and Air for an expert consultation.