AC Maintenance vs AC Service

A common misconception among homeowners is whether their air conditioner needs ‘maintenance’ or a ‘service’. While you might not be thinking that there is a massive difference between the two terms, there is. Your air conditioner should have preventative maintenance at least once a year, because of our current climate and how hot it can get it is a good idea to have a check once every six months.
When we talk about maintenance, think about the work that needs to be done to prevent your air conditioner from breaking. Many details play a role here, for example, replacing your units air filter once a month as a form of do-it-yourself maintenance.
When you call us for a review on your air conditioner, we’ll check your entire system to make sure it is in the correct working condition. That includes the ducts and volume of exhausts, piping, and electrical components used, as well as the compressor itself. If there is an issue with any part of your device, we will let you know and give you a course of action.
For example, if your return air ducts aren't drawing in the right amount of air, your system will be very inefficient. You probably have a clogged or damaged duct. This must be addressed before efficient cooling can occur. Most of the time, however, there are only small things to do.
 

Main differences:

Times

Air maintenance refers to Air conditioning services to be carried out when the air conditioning is still working properly. It doesn't matter whether your device is old or new, whether it is a central or split system.
You need a professional technician for this as mentioned earlier at least every six months.
On the other hand, air conditioner service is a service to fix a problem you have with your air conditioner. This can be damage, poor performance, or just anything that doesn't seem normal. This is not a service that you need to schedule or have performed on a regular basis. However, it is highly recommended that you call an air conditioner repair service immediately after noticing a problem with your air conditioner.

Purpose

AC service is to solve all the problems you are having with your computer. Hopefully your air conditioner will work normally again after the maintenance. As long as your air conditioner is working well, you don't need an air conditioner repair service.
Meanwhile, air conditioner maintenance is to keep your air conditioner in top condition. The service prevents problems that could affect the performance and efficiency of your drive.
Keeping your air conditioner in good condition also increases its life expectancy.

Cost

May vary depending on the specific type of service you require. But in general, an A/C service costs a lot more than a maintenance service. The service is usually more complex. It also requires more time and effort.
Meanwhile, maintenance services are usually quick and easy to perform.

What's included?

Repair

• Specific and thorough inspection if you notice something wrong

• Leak repair

• Mould removal

• Deep clean

• Adding of refrigerant

• Replacement of broken components

Maintenance

• General inspection

• Cleaning important components

• Lubricating any shifting parts

• Replacing grimy air filters

• Monitoring electric flow

• Measuring the overall performance of the unit

• Readjusting positions

Conclusion:

There is quite a big difference between Servicing and maintenance. Maintenance needs to happen at least once a year to keep your air conditioner in almost perfect working condition. Service, however, only comes up when the air conditioner is not working properly.
 

Be it a service or just general maintenance – get in contact with our professional team.