You should have your AC system serviced with a seasonal tune-up every year before summer. The best time to book a technician for AC service is between March and May.

Soundview HVAC is your local heating and cooling specialist. With over 25 years of experience serving communities in Suffolk County, we’re ready to optimize your air conditioner for the warmer months ahead.

Why Does My Air Conditioner Need Yearly Service?

On Long Island, air conditioners are run for roughly half the year, so they require maintenance in spring to prepare for peak usage. This maintenance protects the air conditioner from premature wear and also improves energy efficiency.

A Long Island HVAC contractor will provide a detailed service to ensure that all aspects of your system are ready to run continuously, even during the hottest days with high humidity.

AC tune-up steps include:

• Cleaning crucial components like the condenser coil, evaporator coil, blower housing, fan, and drain. This improves performance, prevents odors, and ensures efficient airflow.
• Replacing or cleaning the air filters helps ensure consistent air quality and airflow.
• Calibrating the thermostat to ensure comfortable rooms while minimizing energy consumption.
• Checking for refrigerant leaks. Your system will run harder and longer if it’s low on refrigerant.
• Lubricating all the moving parts to keep the system quiet and protect it from friction and overheating.
• Checking that all electrical systems are safe and functioning.
• Proactively repairing or replacing worn-out parts. This is a crucial part of AC service. It can help prevent catastrophic failures and excessive repair bills.

Your Mini-Split Air Conditioner is the Exception to the Yearly AC Service Rule

Mini-split air conditioners are actually heat pumps that can work both ways with the help of a reversing valve. Because they provide heating and cooling, they’re used throughout most of the year. This means that a mini-split air conditioner needs maintenance in the spring and fall.

Whether you have a central heat pump or mini-splits strategically placed in your home, booking maintenance every six months will keep the system running at its best.

You Can Save Money by Keeping Up with Your AC Maintenance Schedule

A pre-season air conditioner tune-up can save you money in two ways:

• Clean and well-maintained equipment uses less energy, so you can keep your electric bill from getting out of control during the summer months.
• Maintenance helps to prevent premature wear and can maximize the lifetime of your air conditioner. The best technicians will catch problems early before they become costly repairs.

Life can get in the way, so even if you don’t intend to neglect your AC maintenance, it’s easy to forget. A planned maintenance program can prevent this from happening. Soundview HVAC offers the Value+ Membership Program in Suffolk County, including automatic maintenance appointments in spring and fall to keep your heating and cooling equipment running efficiently.

Soundview HVAC is trusted by countless local families and businesses. We’re one of Suffolk County’s best-rated heating and cooling companies.

Book an Appointment for Your AC Tune-Up in Suffolk County

You don’t need to wait to book your pre-season AC tune-up this spring. Soundview HVAC can schedule your appointment today, whether you need a one-off maintenance visit or want to join our planned maintenance program.

Contact us online or call us at 631-209-1744 and get the best air conditioning maintenance service for any brand and model.