AC tune-ups and HVAC maintenance in Austin
In Austin your AC can run from April to October. Two visits a year keep it efficient, catch worn parts before they fail, and keep the condensate drain from flooding your ceiling.
What every tune-up covers
Cooling check
Refrigerant pressures, temperature split, capacitor and contactor tests, outdoor coil rinse.
Drain and pan
We flush the condensate line and check the float switch, the single most common cause of summer water damage.
Airflow
Filter, blower, and a static pressure check, so you know if the ducts are holding the system back.
Heating check
Ignition, flame sensor, heat exchanger and CO test on furnaces. Defrost and backup heat test on heat pumps.
From your call to a comfortable house
- Spring cooling tune-up and fall heating check
- Condensate drain cleared every visit
- Priority scheduling when it gets hot
- Written report on your system's condition
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Spring visit
Cooling tune-up before the heat arrives.
Fall visit
Heating check before the first cold front.
Austin is hard on an AC
Long, hot seasons
Central Texas cooling seasons are among the longest in the country. More run hours mean more wear on capacitors, contactors and fan motors, which are exactly the parts a tune-up tests.
Humidity and drains
All that cooling pulls a lot of water out of the air. Algae grows in the drain line and clogs it, and in an attic install that water ends up in your ceiling. Flushing the line twice a year prevents most of it.
How often should I service my AC in Austin?
At least once a year, ideally in spring before the heat. Because Austin systems run so many hours, twice a year (cooling in spring, heating in fall) is the better schedule.
How often should I change my air filter?
Check it monthly in summer. Basic 1-inch filters usually need changing every 1 to 3 months during cooling season, more often with pets or construction nearby.
Does a tune-up actually save money?
A clean, correctly charged system uses less power and fails less often. The bigger saving is catching a weak part in April instead of having it fail on the hottest weekend of the year.
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