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Time just seems to rush right by these days, doesn\u2019t it? How did it get to be so late in the summer already? You weren\u2019t even prepared for it to start. Perhaps you even forgot to schedule AC maintenance, and now you\u2019re wondering whether you should bother. Maybe you should wait until next year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No! Don\u2019t do that! Get AC maintenance now.<\/strong> It\u2019s not too late. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every hour that your air conditioner is running, you\u2019re paying for the electricity. And it will be running many, many more hours before this summer comes to an end. If each of those hours is spent using more than the necessary amount of electricity, you\u2019ll be paying a lot more than you should have to. AC maintenance improves the efficiency of your system, and it\u2019s worth doing now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effectiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With average temperatures in the upper eighties for several more weeks, you deserve to have an air conditioner that does its job effectively. An AC unit that hasn\u2019t had maintenance might be struggling with small issues, blanketed with dust, lacking lubrication, or drawing the wrong amount of power for its motor. It\u2019s working too hard and getting less done, and your home won\u2019t be as evenly cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repair Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance means eliminating dust and grime, reapplying lubricant, tightening loose parts that have started to wobble from a year\u2019s worth of vibration, and catching any little concerns before they get worse. Doing all these things will drastically reduce the risk that your air conditioner will need repairs. You certainly don\u2019t want to be waiting for a technician during a heat wave with a broken-down AC, so get that maintenance done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

System Longevity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air conditioners, if they\u2019re well-maintained, can last quite a while. And they\u2019re not cheap, so you want to get as many summers out of them as possible! With annual maintenance, that could be ten or twelve summers. With only occasional maintenance, it will be fewer summers. With no maintenance at all, you could find yourself with a dead air conditioner after just five or six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does maintenance keep the air conditioner alive longer? Well, the part that really can\u2019t be replaced is the compressor. This component is what distinguishes an air conditioner from just an expensive fan. It keeps the refrigerant flowing, so it can draw heat out of your home. And when there\u2019s excess friction, overheating, starting and stopping, and general wear and tear, it puts a lot of strain on the compressor, shortening its life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warranty Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, if your air conditioner is still under warranty, you can keep it that way by making sure you get professional maintenance done every single year. Skipping a year could void your warranty, which might end up costing you money down the line. So get your air conditioning maintenance in Johns Creek, GA<\/a> right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To speak with a member of our team, <\/strong>contact Cheeky Heating, Cooling & Plumbing today.<\/strong><\/a> Fixed, At the Speed of Life!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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