The best time to schedule AC service and maintenance is in the spring, ideally in the months of April and May. Those who live within the metro Atlanta area know that we experience all four seasons to their fullest extent: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Because of this, your outside AC unit will most likely sit dormant for at least five months over fall and winter and into early spring. If you did not have your unit serviced and prepared for the winter and early spring months, then it was most likely exposed to some pretty harsh conditions from rain, sleet, falling leaves, pollen, dust, and debris.

Phil Montgomery with Atlanta Heating and Air Conditioning recommends that you schedule your cooling repair service during the spring and before the hot summer months kick in to assure that your AC service will keep you cool and comfortable. If it’s been a while since you’ve had your unit serviced, the potential for it breaking down when you need it most is good. Phil Montgomery will be the first to tell you that the need for AC repair during 90 degree temperatures in the summer is at its greatest. You don’t want to be caught off guard, and the easiest way to prevent his happening to you is to make an appointment now with a reputable Atlanta HVAC contractor.

Preparing for preventive AC maintenance should include a full-service check of your overall cooling services, inside and out.

• Refrigerant levels
• Air ducts
• Evaporator and condenser coils
• Blower component and fans
• Thermostats
• Supply and return vents
• Filters
• Air purifying unit

All moving components of your unit should be included in your home ac repair and maintenance visit, including checking and tightening nuts and bolts, and checking for rust or mold around the drip/condensate pan. A good AC repair service technician will check all of these items.

An outdated or faulty thermostat, dirty filter, improper sized ducts, the lack of air return vents—these all play an important role in how your Atlanta AC works and they also have a direct impact on your monthly utility bills. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, ask to have one installed. A programmable thermostat is inexpensive, can be installed in minutes, and can save you upwards of $150 dollars, or more, each year.

By scheduling home AC repair in April or May you will be sure to catch potential problems before they cost you more money than you want to spend. Phil Montgomery with Atlanta Heating and Air Conditioning can check all working components, clean evaporator and condenser coils, and replace old or worn out parts to ensure you are good to go when things start heating up in Atlanta. Home AC repair and maintenance will add years to the lifetime of your AC service and will ensure all components are working at peak performance.