It’s recommended to have your air conditioner serviced at twice a year, preferably before the summer months when it’s used most frequently. Regular maintenance helps ensure optimal performance and can extend the lifespan of your system.

Common signs include reduced airflow, warm air blowing from the vents, unusual noises, increased energy bills, and frequent cycling. If you notice any of these issues, it’s time to schedule a repair.

With proper maintenance, most air conditioning units last between 10 to 15 years. However, factors such as usage, climate, and maintenance can affect this timeframe.

Water leaks can occur due to a clogged condensate drain line, a damaged drain pan, or low refrigerant levels causing the evaporator coils to freeze. It’s important to have a technician inspect and repair the system to prevent further damage.

Regular maintenance, cleaning or replacing air filters, ensuring proper insulation, and using a programmable thermostat can all help improve your AC’s efficiency and lower energy costs.

The size of your air conditioner depends on the square footage of your home and its specific cooling needs. A professional HVAC technician can perform a load calculation to determine the appropriate size for your system.

If your air conditioner is over 10 years old, frequently needs repairs, or isn’t keeping your home as cool as it used to, it may be more cost-effective to replace it with a newer, more energy-efficient model.

An AC tune-up is preventative maintenance that helps ensure your system is running efficiently, while a repair is needed when there’s a specific issue or malfunction that needs fixing.

Most air conditioner installations take between 4 to 8 hours, depending on the complexity of the system and the size of the unit being installed.

You can regularly clean or replace the air filter, keep the area around the outdoor unit clear of debris, and check your thermostat settings. However, more technical maintenance tasks should be performed by a licensed HVAC technician.