As spring settles across Colorado and temperatures climb, your air conditioning system deserves attention before the summer season arrives in full force. One of the most important steps homeowners can take is scheduling pre-season maintenance. This essential preventative maintenance measure ensures your system is prepared to deliver peak performance, even during the year’s hottest days.
Whether you live in Centennial, Denver, Parker, or Highlands Ranch, a pre-season AC check offers long-term benefits-saving you money, improving indoor air quality, and helping your system avoid a breakdown in the middle of summer.
Why Pre-Season Maintenance Is Essential?
Your air conditioning unit works overtime during the summer season. Over the months, dirty filters, dirty coils, and worn electrical components can hinder system efficiency and increase energy consumption. Without routine maintenance, these issues can lead to reduced cooling power, rising energy bills, or even costly repairs.
Regular maintenance before summer ensures:
- Fewer surprise repairs during peak usage
- Better thermostat settings for temperature control
- Improved proper airflow throughout your home
- Lower energy costs thanks to an efficient system.
- Extended lifespan of major components like the blower motor, evaporator coil, and outdoor unit
Just like a vehicle needs an oil change to run smoothly, your AC system relies on regular tune-ups to operate effectively.
What’s Included in a Pre-Season AC Check?
At Van Genderen Heating & Air Conditioning, we provide comprehensive routine maintenance for air conditioning units of most major brands. Our experienced technicians follow a detailed inspection process designed to maximize performance and reduce the risk of in-season breakdowns.
Our pre-season maintenance service includes:
- Inspection and cleaning of the evaporator coil and outdoor unit
- Checking and adjusting thermostat settings
- Measuring refrigerant levels and pressure
- Cleaning or replacing dirty filters
- Examining blower motor performance and system airflow
- Inspecting electrical components, wiring, and controls
- Lubricating moving parts for smooth operation
- Checking and clearing condensate drains to prevent water damage
- Verifying system startup and shutdown functionality
Each of these steps ensures your AC unit runs efficiently while helping to maintain healthy indoor air quality and avoid future repair issues.
When Should You Schedule Maintenance?
It’s best to schedule your AC pre-season maintenance when spring temperatures are in the 60s or 70s. Booking early gives you more flexibility and helps you beat the rush of last-minute calls that flood service providers during the summer season.
Delaying your AC check can leave you vulnerable to emergency breakdowns, especially during the hottest weeks when service technicians are booked solid.
How to Prepare for Your Appointment?
You can help streamline your technician’s visit with a few simple steps:
- Remove any debris from around your outdoor unit
- Replace or clean your air filters.
- Ensure vents inside your home are unobstructed to promote proper airflow.
- Make sure the breaker is turned on.
- Uncover your air conditioning system if it was covered over the winter.
These steps allow your technician to focus on fine-tuning the system rather than correcting easily avoidable issues.
Consider Additional Services
While a regular tune-up addresses most common issues, your technician may also recommend additional services if they spot warning signs of trouble, such as worn components, poor airflow, or aging equipment. This can include refrigerant recharge, electrical component replacement, duct inspection, or even upgrades to improve system efficiency and performance.
Ready for Reliable Comfort?
With over 75 years of experience, Van Genderen Heating & Air Conditioning proudly serves homeowners across Centennial, Denver, Englewood, Aurora, and beyond. Our team specializes in keeping air conditioning units running smoothly through every Colorado summer.
Avoid the stress and expense of a surprise breakdown. Call Van Genderen Heating & Air Conditioning today at (303) 744-2776 or contact us online to schedule your pre-season maintenance appointment. Your comfort is our priority-from the first warm day to the last.
