AC Maintenance in Skowhegan, ME
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Skowhegan summers don't ask much of your AC
Summer afternoons here average 74°F. That's mild, and it means your air conditioner isn't grinding through long, punishing runs the way units do in hotter parts of the country.
What wears on equipment here is more likely to come from outside than from heat. Somerset County has seen 83 damaging wind events and 12 hail events over the past ten years, with hailstones up to 1.75 inches. A tune-up is a chance to check the outdoor unit's cabinet, fins, and fan for that kind of damage before it turns into a refrigerant leak or an electrical problem.
- 74°F
- the average summer afternoon it cools against
- 12 hail events
- in ten years, and hail bends the fins on outdoor coils
- 83 wind events
- in ten years, and wind drives debris into outdoor units
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- What does AC maintenance include?
- A contractor checks the refrigerant charge, cleans the condenser coil, and tests the electrical connections and capacitor. They also check airflow across the indoor coil and make sure the condensate drain is clear. If a storm has come through, they will look the unit over for hail dents or bent fins on the coil, since Skowhegan has seen 12 hail events and 83 damaging wind events over the past ten years. A contractor can tell you what shape your system is in and what it needs.
- How often does an air conditioner need maintenance?
- Most manufacturers recommend a checkup once a year, before the system sees regular summer use. A yearly visit also gives a contractor a chance to check for storm damage, since Skowhegan has had 83 damaging wind events and 12 hail events in the last ten years, with hailstones recorded up to 1.75 inches wide. A contractor can look at your specific system and tell you if it needs attention sooner.
- Is AC maintenance worth it?
- Yes, because regular maintenance catches small problems, like a weak capacitor or a dirty coil, before they cause a breakdown on a hot day. It also gives a contractor a chance to spot damage from wind or hail, which Skowhegan has seen plenty of over the past ten years. A contractor can look at your system's condition and history and tell you what it needs.