Expert AC Maintenance
Your air conditioner is a complex mechanical system that requires regular preventative maintenance to operate efficiently. Just like a car needs oil changes, your AC needs annual tune-ups to maintain performance, reduce energy consumption, and extend its lifespan.
Why Neglecting Maintenance Causes Problems
- Decreased Efficiency: Dust buildup on coils acts as an insulator, forcing the unit to work harder to cool your home.
- Premature Wear and Tear: Unlubricated moving parts experience high friction, leading to early motor failure.
- Poor Indoor Air Quality: A dirty system circulates dust, pollen, and allergens throughout your living space.
- Unexpected Breakdowns: Minor issues (like a weakening capacitor) go unnoticed until they completely fail on the hottest day of the year.
- Voided Warranties: Most manufacturers require proof of annual maintenance to keep their equipment warranties valid.
What We Can Do During a Tune-Up
Our preventative maintenance program goes far beyond just changing a filter. We perform a comprehensive multipoint inspection and cleaning of your entire system. We restore your AC to factory-fresh operating conditions, ensuring it draws the correct amount of amperage, maintains optimal refrigerant pressures, and produces maximum cooling output.
How We Do It: The Precision Tune-Up Process
Our maintenance checklist is thorough and uncompromising:
- 1. Coil Cleaning: We carefully clean the outdoor condenser coils and inspect the indoor evaporator coils to maximize heat transfer.
- 2. Electrical Inspection: We tighten all electrical connections and test the voltage/amperage of the compressor and fan motors.
- 3. Refrigerant Check: We measure the freon levels to ensure there are no slow leaks diminishing your cooling capacity.
- 4. Moving Parts Calibration: We lubricate all moving parts and calibrate the thermostat for precise temperature control.
Why Choose La Mirada HVAC?
Our maintenance club members enjoy priority scheduling, discounts on repairs, and the peace of mind knowing their system is ready for summer.
Call us today at (562) 753-6216 to schedule your service.