Wall Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repairs’

“Do I Really Need to Change My Air Filter Between Maintenance Sessions?”

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

man-holding-air-filterWhether we’re talking about your forced-air cooling system, furnace, or heat pump, you need to change your air filter. This is an important part of maintaining your HVAC system and should be done every 1-3 months depending on the type of air filter and the level of contaminants in your home.

But, why? More on that below!

In the meantime, keep in mind that professional maintenance should always be done by a trained and licensed technician. We encourage and urge you to handle the air filter on your own, and even keep the area around your outdoor unit clear of debris. But a thorough inspection, comprehensive cleaning, and any component adjustments should only ever be done by trained professionals.

We digress, though—why is it so important that you change your air filter between maintenance sessions?

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AC Maintenance: It’s Not Too Late to Schedule Your Tune-Up!

Monday, May 20th, 2019

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May is nearly over, and temperatures are already rising. Did you forget to schedule air conditioning maintenance? Is it too late? Maybe you should just skip it, not that you’re going to need your air conditioner on a daily basis.

Don’t do this!

Skipping maintenance altogether can be detrimental to the functionality and efficiency of your cooling system, and in the absence of a total system breakdown, it’s never too late to get your air conditioner tuned up. This truly is a case of “it’s better late than never,” and there are many benefits to maintenance. There are also a number of advantages to being part of our maintenance program—more on that below.

Keep reading to learn more!

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