Summer AC Preparation: Before the First Heat Wave
The most expensive repair in HVAC is the one booked on the hottest day of July. Annual pre-season maintenance - coil cleaning, refrigerant checks, capacitor testing - ext...
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The most expensive repair in HVAC is the one booked on the hottest day of July. Annual pre-season maintenance - coil cleaning, refrigerant checks, capacitor testing - extends compressor life and cuts summer bills.
Seasonal Home Maintenance checklist
- Schedule a pre-season AC tune-up in April or May
- Change or clean the return air filter
- Clear vegetation around the outdoor condenser
- Test the capacitor and contactor
- Confirm refrigerant levels are within spec
- Upgrade to a smart thermostat for off-peak scheduling
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Frequently asked questions
April through early June. Technicians run at 30-50 percent capacity then, and a pre-season tune-up catches about 80 percent of failure causes before the heat arrives.
Yes. A clean coil and correct refrigerant charge improve efficiency by 5-15 percent, and maintenance catches the small faults that typically turn into mid-summer emergencies.
Standard tune-ups run $80 to $150; many companies add a full-system check for $150 to $250 and discount it when bundled with a repair contract.
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