It's essential to make sure your air conditioner is ready to handle any weather conditions in Texas, and experts agree that you should inspect your air conditioning system twice a year. To ensure optimal performance, you should schedule a maintenance visit, or a tune-up, once for your air conditioner and one for your heating in early to mid-spring and fall. This will help you to detect any potential issues before they become costly repairs or full system replacements. In addition, you should clean or replace the filter or filters in your air conditioning system every one to two months during the cooling season. Filters may need more frequent attention if the air conditioner is used constantly, is exposed to dusty conditions, or if you have furry pets in the house.
There are a variety of types and efficiencies of filters available, some of which are reusable and some of which must be replaced. Residents of colder climates may have some flexibility when it comes to servicing their air conditioners, but Texans should aim to get their units repaired every year. At the very least, an HVAC contractor will focus on your furnace to prepare your system to deal with heating demands once temperatures drop.
