Your air conditioner has put in long hours this summer. Now you may be thinking of how to put your home in order for the cooler weather and make sure there are no breakdowns to spoil it when you can at last have some comfort.
We at ACE Cooling, Heating, Plumbing and Electrical can help with that. A veteran-run, mission-driven outfit, we have been in the business of serving homeowners in Southern Arizona and the Phoenix Metro since 1994. We are well acquainted with what an Arizona summer will do to an HVAC system. Should you need a hand or have any questions come fall, pick up the phone and call (602) 536-4475.
There is nothing like a Valley autumn to give you a respite. It is also the time to tend to your heating and cooling so you are not caught off guard when winter nights get cold. The following should be on your mind.
The Importance of Fall Maintenance in Arizona
An air conditioner in Phoenix takes a beating in the summer. From May to September the system is hard at work and the wear shows. You would be wise to put in some maintenance in the fall and nip small issues in the bud.
Winters here are mild, but they are not to be ignored. When the desert gets cold you want your heater to answer the call. Some forethought now precludes a cold one later on.
DIY Fall HVAC Tasks
You can do much to keep your system in good shape with a few simple measures:
- Put in a new air filter; after a summer of use the old one is probably clogged
- Remove any leaves or debris from the vicinity of the outdoor condenser
- Make sure the supply and return vents are unobstructed
- Give your heating system a try on a cool morning before it is called for
- Have a look at your thermostat and clean it off, perhaps even upgrade to a programmable model
- Be on the alert for odd noises at start up or shut down
Such things will see to it your equipment is as efficient as can be and your energy bills do not run up with the changing season.
Warning Signs to Heed
A system will often let you know it is in trouble before it gives out. Be on the lookout for:
- Uneven room temperatures or a lack of airflow
- An odd smell when you first put the heat on
- Any rattling, grinding or squealing from the unit
- Energy bills that are inexplicably high
- Short cycling of the system
- A thermostat reading at odds with what is in the house
Familiar with any of the above? A professional should have a look. We are available seven days a week for that.
Thermostat Settings for the Season
Make it a point to change up your thermostat habits this fall. Open the windows and let the system rest during the day. In the evening set the heat to something comfortable without overdoing it.
With a smart or programmable thermostat you can have it on a schedule to suit your routine and not squander energy. Our electrical people will be happy to put one in for you and wire it right.
Make an Appointment for a Tune-Up
Only so much can be done on your own. A technician will be able to get to the components you cannot, test the electrical and refrigerant and find trouble early.
It is a sound investment in your home’s comfort for the winter and your family’s warmth. It puts your mind at ease ahead of the holidays too. Too many homeowners put it off until the day of reckoning and end up paying more for a repair than the maintenance would have cost.
Leave Your Fall HVAC to ACE
Going with ACE means dealing with a firm that has been in the Valley since 1994. We are fully licensed and insured (HVAC ROC 343860), an A+ rated company with the Better Business Bureau and 2025 Angi Super Service Award winners.
We stand behind our iron-clad guarantees and 100% satisfaction. Financing and free estimates are part of what we do, and we are open 24/7.
To have your home prepared for the fall, contact ACE Cooling, Heating, Plumbing and Electrical at (602) 536-4475 and our team will see to it you are comfortable through the season.