Air Conditioning Maintenance and Service

On average, a central air conditioning system can run about 3,300 hours per year. That adds up to a lot of wear and tear – the equivalent of driving a car 214,000 miles.

Most people wouldn’t think of driving a car that far without a tune-up, yet many go for years at a time without tuning up their central air conditioners. Homeowners who do not have routine maintenance on their air conditioning systems are losing thousands of dollars, rather than saving money.

Air conditioning tune-ups help equipment run at or near original factory specifications, depending on age and overall condition. When cooling equipment runs efficiently it doesn’t have to run as long to do the job, saving you money. And, when equipment doesn’t have to work harder, it lasts longer.

Tune-ups can provide even bigger savings for some homeowners. Often, our technicians find small problems that can be fixed quickly and inexpensively during the tune-up process. If neglected, these same issues can cause quite a dent in your wallet.

For example, a refrigerant leak can be repaired easily and affordably if found early; however, if the leak goes undetected, it can drain the refrigerant and burn up the compressor. A compressor can cost $1,000 or more to replace. Also, before the compressor fails, it will run inefficiently for a while, resulting in hundreds of dollars more on your electric bills.

Mike Mennenga

Your Heating & Air Conditioning Specialist

The Best AC Tune-Up in North Texas

Berkeys central air conditioning tune-up includes:

• Check inside cooling coil, if accessible
• Clean primary and secondary drain lines
• Treat condensate pan with disinfectant tablets
• Check and clean condenser coil
• Check operating pressures for proper refrigerant charge
• Monitor air conditioning cycle
• Adjust blower components
• Lubricate moving parts
• Monitor voltage and amperage draw on all motors
• Check and tighten all loose electrical connections
• Clean and adjust thermostat

Most homeowners can recover the cost of a tune-up in utility savings (usually $69 – $99 per system, depending on geographical area) in a very short time. Berkeys also offers special package deals, including the BAM Plan to reduce the cost of a tune-up further.

Schedule your appointment with us today to get your air conditioner tune-up.