Longer, hotter summer seasons are becoming the norm. Data collected by Drexel University’s Urban Health Collective clearly shows that heat waves are more frequent and hot summer weather is lasting longer. Will 2025 be hotter than 2024? Summer heat predictions say that 2025 temps will likely approach record-breaking levels.
Extreme heat is not just uncomfortable, it’s deadly. Heat waves kill more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined.
Experts advise us to “stay cool in an air conditioned area.” So how can you be sure your AC will be able to handle the increased heat load and work reliably for a longer period this summer? Get prepared with preventative maintenance service.
How maintenance prepares your AC for a hotter summer
Air conditioning maintenance, also known as preventive maintenance service, is akin to an oil change and tune up for your car. Having maintenance done regularly helps keep your equipment in peak condition and running smoothly, so you’re much less likely to experience breakdowns.
Your AC service technician will thoroughly inspect your system, check wiring and refrigerant levels, change filters, and clean components like coils, drains, and pans. These tasks make the system work more efficiently (saving energy) and also prevent problems like water leaks. He or she can also spot worn parts and other impending problems, and can replace parts before they cause bigger (and more expensive) problems.
Learn more:
The Ultimate Commercial HVAC Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Your Complete Residential HVAC Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Do you have questions about AC maintenance? These resources provide helpful answers:
- Is HVAC Maintenance Really Worth It? Before & After Photos Tell All
- How Often Should Your HVAC Be Serviced? It depends.
- Do you need an HVAC maintenance plan for a new system?
- Why Get an HVAC Inspection Before AC Start Up?
Benefits of an AC maintenance plan
Getting regular HVAC preventive maintenance does more than prepare your equipment to handle a longer, hotter summer season. You’ll experience these benefits all year long:
- Better comfort conditions. When your AC system is optimized with regular maintenance, it does the best possible job cooling your space consistently. And if there are issues preventing that (such as duct layout or fan issues), your technician can recommend a solution.
- Fewer breakdowns. Equipment kept in good condition is far less likely to break down than systems that are neglected. So your AC can work reliably throughout the long, hot summer (and year round if needed). Also, you avoid the disruption of your life (or your business) that happens when your AC goes down.
- Reduced repair expense. Replacing a worn part discovered during a maintenance visit costs much less than repairing the damage that can happen if the part fails. Proactive maintenance helps you avoid being without AC during a heat wave!
- Longer equipment life. Keeping your system properly maintained increases its life span, so you can put off the expense of replacing it.
- Reduced energy consumption. Optimized equipment runs more efficiently and uses less electricity.
TIP: You’ll get the best price on regular preventative maintenance with a service agreement. Plus, you’ll gain a trusted service partner who knows you and your equipment.
Learn about NYC commercial and elite residential service agreements.
How to choose the best service provider
Make sure you’re prepared for a hotter summer by choosing an HVAC service provider you can count on to do the job right. Here’s what to look for:
- Expertise. How can you tell if your technician is an expert? Ask about training, supervision, and membership in industry associations such as MSCA and NATE.
- Quality service. You can tell a lot by the price you are quoted. If it seems too good to be true, be suspicious. The technician will not spend much time on your job and only do the bare minimum tasks.
- Contract language. Is the service agreement written in legalese that you can’t understand? That’s meant to protect the vendor, not you. Learn about other contract red flags.
- Customizable contracts. Will the service provider make adjustments to their boilerplate contract to suit your needs? For example, will they perform maintenance outside of normal hours if that prevents disruption to your business operations? And do they offer different types of contracts (such as parts and labor included)?
- Priority service. Do contract customers get priority service if they do need an emergency repair?
- Look around your neighborhood. Do you see the same trucks around your area all the time? That’s a sign that they are doing great work and people trust them.
Get ready for a hotter summer in NYC: contact Arista today
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