{"id":3389,"date":"2023-05-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=3389"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:21:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T22:21:05","slug":"why-you-need-ac-maintenance-before-summer-starts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/why-you-need-ac-maintenance-before-summer-starts\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You  Need AC Maintenance Before Summer Starts"},"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.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tools-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tools-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tools-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tools-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tools-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tools.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although we\u2019ve had an unusually long, rainy, and cool winter here in Orange County, the hot weather is just around the corner. In fact, it\u2019s the perfect time to schedule <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/air-conditioning\/air-conditioning-repairs\" target=\"_blank\">AC maintenance in Mission Viejo<\/a> if you haven\u2019t done so already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like an oil change for your car or a routine visit to the doctor, routine maintenance is essential to keep your AC running at peak efficiency and performance. Let\u2019s go over all the reasons why a tune-up is the best thing you can do to help your AC see your home and family through the hot summer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Maintenance Is Best Before Cooling Season Starts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the weather here turns hot, it usually stays that way for many, many months. That lull between using your heater and using your AC is the absolute best time to get maintenance for several reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, it\u2019ll <strong>get your system ready for the long cooling season ahead.<\/strong> Unlike other areas of the country that only use their ACs for a few months, you usually rely on your air conditioner for 8\u20139 months at a time, if not all year round!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, now is when <strong>our technicians are the least busy.<\/strong> But as soon as everyone starts using their ACs for the first time, that\u2019s when we get busy with calls for repairs. Of course, we\u2019ll always be there when you need us, but shoulder season is when we\u2019re ready to go with maintenance needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third, <strong>maintenance is an investment in your expensive cooling equipment.<\/strong> Just like you take care of your car to make sure it runs as smoothly as possible, the same thing applies to AC tune-ups. Maintenance turns your AC into a well-oiled machine that\u2019s ready to tackle the hot summer weather.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the many things we check during routine maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thermostat<\/li><li>Air filter<\/li><li>Electrical connections<\/li><li>Blower for adequate cooling output&nbsp;<\/li><li>Refrigerant levels<\/li><li>Outdoor and indoor coil<\/li><li>Safety controls<\/li><li>Lubricate condenser motor (if applicable)<\/li><li>Condensate drain leaks<\/li><li>Safety controls<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Maintenance Means Fewer Repairs and Breakdowns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an estimate that should stick in your mind:<strong> approximately 80% of the ACs we need to repair are on systems that have not received regular maintenance.<\/strong> It\u2019s true! Maintenance is the best way to preemptively avoid an unexpected repair need and a worst-case-scenario breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those repairs and breakdowns never happen when it\u2019s convenient, either. Don\u2019t run the risk of having to be without your air conditioner on a special occasion or a holiday. The cost of maintenance is easily less than the expense of a hotel room because your AC broke down on the hottest day of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintenance Pays For Itself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take good care of your air conditioner, it\u2019ll take good care of you. If you need to schedule a tune-up, now is the time to call us. We offer comprehensive, high-quality air conditioning maintenance and can ensure that your system is ready for anything the Orange County summer can throw at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Saddleback Plumbing Heating &amp; Air<\/strong><\/a><strong> for Fast and Professional AC maintenance. We have served Orange County since 1981.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maintenance pays for itself in many ways and the best time to schedule it is during the lull between using your heater and using your AC. 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