Cooling
AC Maintenance in Colorado Springs, CO

Your cooling system affects everything from your energy bills to your home’s air quality and indoor comfort levels. With a well-functioning system, you’ll enjoy lower cooling costs and even cooling across the whole house, which helps with better humidity control. You won’t have to worry about inconvenient breakdowns or sudden drops in performance. The best way to achieve this is by scheduling regular AC tune-ups, preferably once a year.

Prevent Refrigerant Leaks

The refrigerant in your air conditioning system circulates through the coils and transfers heat to keep the home cool. If the refrigerant line has a hole, the refrigerant level will be low. When this happens, the system will struggle to remove heat effectively and maintain a comfortable temperature.

Refrigerant leaks can also be dangerous because they release chemicals into the air, harming the environment and affecting indoor air quality. We’ll carefully inspect the refrigerant lines and coil connections during maintenance to ensure no leaks. We can do pressure testing and seal weak points to prevent leaks from happening in the future.

Ensure Safe Electrical Connections

Loose, corroded or frayed electrical connections may cause short cycling and overheating issues. When left unfixed, they can even turn into fire and shock hazards. We’ll check every electrical connection during a tune-up to ensure it’s tight and secure. This includes checking all capacitors, contactors and terminals. Replacing worn-out connections will help the AC perform optimally. It helps keep your AC safe and up to code.

Boost Indoor Air Quality

Dirty filters make allergies and asthma symptoms worse by affecting indoor air quality. They also hurt the AC’s efficiency by restricting airflow. This makes the system use more energy to keep the home cool, which causes higher cooling costs and unnecessary wear. Air conditioning systems may develop mold or mildew when they operate with a dirty filter.

During maintenance, we’ll check the filter to see if it’s time to replace it. In addition to filter swaps during maintenance, you should check it regularly and replace it when needed. This simple tip is one of the easiest ways to boost your home’s air quality and help the AC perform better.

Catch Small Problems Early

Your air conditioner can run into minor problems that are easy to fix with a quick tune-up or repair. For example, a clogged drain is typically fixable with a fast flush. Replacing a weak capacitor will ensure the AC can start properly without straining the motor. But catching these issues in their early stages is essential to avoiding bigger, more expensive repairs. With annual maintenance, we’ll be able to catch and fix these problems and others in their earliest stages.

Increase Efficiency

As dust and other grime build up on the different parts of your AC, it makes the system less efficient. Worn-out parts also impact efficiency by making the system work harder than it should. During a tune-up, we’ll wipe down all parts so they don’t restrict airflow or cause overheating. We’ll also check for worn-out parts and replace them when necessary. You’ll enjoy cheaper cooling costs and a small carbon footprint by boosting the system’s efficiency. Annual AC maintenance is one of the most effective ways to make your home more eco-friendly.

Better Indoor Humidity Control

The humidity inside your home affects your comfort levels and air quality. Too much moisture will make the air feel warmer, which may cause you to use the AC more than usual. If left unaddressed, the excess moisture might lead to mold and mildew that compromise your home’s structural integrity.

Not enough moisture in the air will result in issues like dry skin, chapped lips and irritated sinuses. A tune-up will ensure all fans, filters and coils work correctly to maintain proper airflow. You’ll find it much easier to keep indoor humidity levels where they should be (30% to 50%).

Avoid Costly Emergency Repairs

Emergency AC problems are more than inconvenient — they can also be incredibly expensive when they require immediate service, premium labor rates or rush-ordered parts. In most cases, we can track emergency AC repairs back to neglected maintenance.

Enjoy Better Indoor Comfort

The system will deliver faster cooling with reduced noise pollution by fixing airflow restrictions and repairing loose or damaged components. Every part of the home will receive adequate cooling so that you stay comfortable, no matter your room. Plus, the system won’t have to cycle on and off as much, which means less wear and tear. You’ll have cozy, energy-efficient living spaces, even during the hottest parts of the year.

Optimize Thermostat Performance

The thermostat acts as a command center for the AC by telling it what temperature to achieve. Dust buildup and loose wiring can lead to inaccurate readings and low efficiency. During a tune-up, we’ll calibrate the thermostat and check all connections to ensure everything communicates properly.

If it’s near a heat source, we’ll move it to a better spot. You don’t want sunlight streaming through a window to skew the readings. You also don’t want drafts from vents or doors to impact the thermostat’s accuracy. The best location is on an interior wall or in a frequently used room away from direct sunlight and airflow.

Keep Warranty Valid

Most AC warranties require professional maintenance at least once a year to stay valid. Skipping just one tune-up can void the warranty and leave you without coverage when repairs come up. We always provide a detailed document that explains everything we do during maintenance. If your system ever breaks down, you can use this to file a warranty claim.

Help the AC Last Longer

Most experts agree that annual tune-ups can extend an AC’s expected lifespan by up to five years. This makes yearly maintenance a smart preventative step and a wise long-term investment. It can save you thousands of dollars on early system replacements and major repairs. In many cases, HVAC companies will give discounts to customers who have had an annual tune-up with them and joined a maintenance plan.

Annual tune-ups will also give you an understanding of the remaining lifespan of your unit. If you know that your AC is beginning to lose efficiency, it may give you time to look for a replacement. This allows you to set a budget for a new unit, take advantage of rebates or sales when they arrive, research the best balance between price and efficiency for your home and schedule installation during a month when you don’t need cooling.

During tune-ups, you can talk to a professional about what to watch for when looking for upgrades, how much more efficient new technologies have become and unique considerations for your home.

Alphalete Plumbing Drain Heating & Air is the premier choice for AC maintenance in Colorado Springs, CO. We also offer AC repairs, installation support, air quality services and more. Our dedication to first-class customer service ensures you receive exceptional results on every project.

Call Alphalete Plumbing Drain Heating & Air now to book a fast, reliable AC tune-up in Colorado Springs.

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