As fall drags on and the days get shorter, the temperatures drop precipitously across most of the country. By late fall, you've probably already stopped using your air conditioner and put thoughts about repairs and maintenance to the back of your mind. While the cooling system is certainly ending, that doesn't mean it's time to neglect your air conditioning system.
Unfortunately, winter is often the worst time to service your air conditioner since access may be difficult, and the technician can't run the compressor if it's too cold outside. That leaves most homeowners with two options: schedule your annual service visit now or wait until spring. While either option works, here are four reasons to consider scheduling in the fall.
1. Easier Scheduling
The cooling season is often the busiest time of the year for AC technicians, and spring can be particularly hectic. Many people will turn their air conditioners on for the first time, only to discover that they aren't working. As a result, scheduling a date and time that works for you may be harder if you wait until the busiest months of the year.
By making your appointment in the fall, you'll take advantage of the off-season lull, often allowing your technician to be much more flexible with their scheduling.
2. Combined Service
If you have a forced-air furnace, it will share numerous components with your home's air conditioning system. Since furnaces also require annual maintenance, many HVAC contractors offer combined services for heating and cooling systems. These combined services are often cheaper than scheduling both services separately.
A combined fall HVAC visit allows you to take care of your AC service well in advance of the cooling season and prepare your furnace for the cold months ahead.
3. More Time for Repairs
Your annual maintenance visit will include a detailed system inspection, helping you uncover problems while they're still relatively cheap and easy to fix. If you wait until spring, you'll often need to choose between addressing these problems immediately or sweating through the hottest days of the year. It can also take longer to schedule repairs or get parts during the busy season.
On the other hand, discovering issues in the fall gives you the entire winter to plan and budget for a fix. Instead of rushing to repair your air conditioning system, you can take care of the problem when it's most convenient for you.
4. Less Stress
There's no getting around it: long to-do lists can be stressful. Your annual AC service is yet another item on your homeowner's checklist, and putting it off for later can mean more stress as other repairs and service items pile up. Taking care of this essential service allows you to check that item off your schedule, letting you breathe a little easier and keep your to-do list a little shorter.
To learn more, contact an AC servicing provider in your area.
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