AC Maintenance

Regular AC maintenance is the single most effective way to extend the life of your air conditioning system, prevent unexpected breakdowns, and keep your energy bills in check. Most AC failures we see could have been prevented with routine maintenance—a small investment that pays for itself many times over.

During an AC maintenance visit, our technicians perform a comprehensive inspection and tune-up of your entire cooling system. We start with the outdoor condenser unit, cleaning the coils to remove dirt and debris that reduces efficiency, checking refrigerant levels and pressures, inspecting electrical connections for signs of wear, and testing capacitors and contactors. A dirty condenser coil alone can increase your energy consumption by 30% or more.

Inside your home, we inspect the evaporator coil, check the condensate drain line (a common cause of water damage when clogged), test the blower motor and airflow, and verify that your thermostat is calibrated correctly. We also replace your air filter and check the overall system operation, measuring the temperature differential between supply and return air to ensure your system is cooling properly.

Peninsula homes benefit particularly from regular maintenance due to our unique climate conditions. Morning fog brings humidity that can promote mold growth in ductwork and on coils. Coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on outdoor units. And the pollen from local vegetation clogs filters faster than you might expect. Our maintenance service addresses all these Peninsula-specific concerns.

We recommend scheduling AC maintenance in the spring, before the warm weather arrives. This ensures your system is ready for the cooling season and allows us to catch any problems before they leave you without cooling on the first hot day of summer.