The Importance of A/C Maintenance

John Harris of Harris Heat and Air talks with ABC 13's Cynthia Cisneros about the importance of maintaining your air conditioning system to keep it performing throughout the hot Houston summer. 

• Yearly maintenance check ups
• Replacing Filters 
• Clearing debris from your outdoor unit

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Just like your car needs a tune-up and oil change to operate efficiently and prevent breakdown, your A/C and Heating system also needs regular maintenance. It is important to schedule this twice a year check up in the Spring and Fall before your system is being required to operate at full capacity for either cooling or heating.

Here are some of the things a technician does when performing routine maintenance on your system:

• Check refrigerant levels
• Test for refrigerant leaks
• Check for duct leaks (if applicable)
• Measure airflow 
• Check and monitor control sequences 
• Check electric terminals, clean and tighten connections
• Oil motors, check belts for wear and tear
• Check thermostat for accuracy

By checking, cleaning, and maintaining your system, your A/C will run more efficiently and at its peak performance level.