Why San Francisco Bay Area Homeowners Should Service Their AC Before Summer
Think of your air conditioner. Is it in any shape to handle the year’s first serious heat wave? You might want to consider when a professional last gave your cooling system an once-over, or what is likely to occur when you put an AC unit that has been idle all winter to work as soon as the mercury rises.
It is something to ponder before the summer season sets in. We at LJ Kruse Company have made it our business to keep Bay Area homeowners comfortable since 1916. We can tell you why pre-summer service is important and what it entails. For a conversation about it, pick up the phone at (510)-694-4096.
The Trouble with Waiting for a Breakdown
For most, the air conditioner is out of mind until it is not working. The irony is that this tends to happen on the hottest day of the year, when every HVAC firm in town is being inundated with calls.
By then you are left in a hot house waiting for an opening. Any minor issue that could have been nipped in the bud has by now become a costly one. Some forethought makes a world of difference. Do the servicing in the spring and you will find the schedule is open and any problems are still small enough to be easily dealt with.
A Look at What AC Service Involves
We do not mean a cursory look at the unit. A proper tune-up from us will address the components that have worn or gone out of adjustment over a year of use or disuse.
In the course of a seasonal service you can expect:
- An inspection and cleaning of the condenser and evaporator coils
- A check on refrigerant levels for any leaks
- Tightening of electrical connections where needed
- Air filters replaced or cleaned
- The condensate drain line cleared
- A test of the thermostat and the system at large
- An ear to the ground for any hint of wear on the motor or other moving pieces
All of this ensures the equipment operates as intended.
What It Means for a Bay Area Home
Our climate is more temperate than you will find in other parts of the country, but that can be a disadvantage. We are not running the AC with the same frequency as those in hotter climes, so the system is allowed to sit. Dust accumulates, seals dry up, and little things are overlooked for months.
Then a heat wave comes and you put a demand on a neglected system that it may not be able to meet. Older units in particular will give out under that kind of sudden strain.
Getting ahead of it has its rewards:
- Your energy bill will be lower because the system is not straining
- You avoid breakdowns when you need the cooling
- The life of your equipment is extended
- There is better air quality and more even comfort in every room
- And there is the peace of mind that comes from having a pro on the case
Scheduling Your Service
Spring is the time to do it, before the warm weather and the rush of other customers fill up our books. If you put it off until you require the cooling, you are vying for an appointment with everyone else who thought the same thing.
We are here Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm and can accommodate Saturday and Sunday appointments if you ask.
An LJ Kruse Company Tradition
We are fully licensed and insured and have been part of the San Francisco Bay Area scene since 1916. You would be hard pressed to find a cooling problem we have not encountered. We back our work with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee and a free estimate so there are no surprises. Our 4.9-star average on Google (from well over 200 reviews) is testament to that.
But it is really about the assurance that your home will be cool when you want it to be, with no last minute hassle.
Do not let the first heat wave be your reminder to get your AC in order. Call us at (510)-694-4096 and let the team at LJ Kruse Company put your mind at ease for the coming months.