AC maintenance requires both self-inspection and periodic inspection by professional repair mechanics. There are some early-stage tips to maintain your AC in good shape and prevent any expensive damage. For example, cleaning your filter every week and changing it once a month, keeping the coils clean, inspecting the fins to see if they are running smoothly, and inspecting the drain for any clogging. Lastly, a professional scheduled inspection for the AC unit at least once every year (twice a year is recommended) is mandatory to prolong the life of your AC unit and save money in the long run.

It is recommended that you service your AC twice every year. The best time is before a season changes, i.e., once before fall and once before spring. While it is a good idea to check for any damage yourself periodically and keep the filters and coils clean, this isn’t enough for a proper survey of the system. Therefore, professional maintenance every once a year is mandatory to make sure that the AC unit functions smoothly. If you opt out of maintenance, to save a few bucks, you will have to pay a larger sum to replace the AC unit, as without maintenance it will break down and go beyond repair.