Clean Rheem outdoor AC unit back together after a coil cleaning

Sky-high summer bills or an AC that can't keep up on hot afternoons are often signs that the system needs a tune-up. Preventative maintenance is the simplest way to keep an air conditioner or heater running well. Our maintenance program is designed to:

Reduce the chance of an air conditioning or heating breakdown
Reduce your utility and repair costs
Give you preferential emergency service if you ever need it
Keep or improve your current level of comfort

When to schedule

Schedule the air conditioner in spring, before the first heat wave, and the heater in fall, before the first cold front. Heat pumps run all year, so they benefit from a visit each season. We also offer seasonal contracts that are all-inclusive should the need arise. Ask about them when you call.

What a tune-up typically covers

Checking thermostat operation and settings
Inspecting electrical connections, capacitors and contactors
Checking refrigerant pressures and temperatures
Cleaning or inspecting coils and the condensate drain
Checking blower and fan motors and airflow
For gas heat: burners, ignition, flame sensor, safety switches and venting

Rusted secondary drain pan under an attic air handler found during a service call

Coil cleaning: before & after

These photos are from our recent tune-ups. When the outdoor coil is matted with dirt, the system can’t get rid of heat well, so it runs at higher pressure, works harder and puts extra wear on the compressor. A clean coil helps the AC run more efficiently and can help the compressor last longer.

Before: outdoor AC condenser with the fan top lifted off and the coil matted with dirt — Before: dirt-matted coil

After: the same condenser coil cleaned, with the fan top still lifted — After: coil cleaned

Before: outdoor condenser coil behind its wire guard, clogged with dirt and lint — Before: coil clogged with dirt and lint

After: the same condenser coil cleaned, with clear, wet fins — After: clean, clear fins

Before: inside the condenser, leaves and dirt piled in the base pan around the compressor — Before: leaves and dirt in the base pan

After: the same condenser base pan and compressor cleaned out — After: base pan cleaned out

What you can do between visits

Change or clean your air filter every one to three months, more often with pets or during pollen season. Keep about two feet clear around the outdoor unit and rinse off grass clippings with a garden hose, with the power off. Keep supply and return vents open and unblocked. If you are unsure which filter to buy, see our indoor air quality and filters page.

If a tune-up turns up a worn part, we will explain it and give you the choice of repairing it now or keeping an eye on it.

Call the main office at (972) 442-7300 or call or text (972) 696-9777. We are open 24/7.

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AC & Heating Maintenance and Tune-Ups in Wylie, TX

When to schedule

What a tune-up typically covers

Coil cleaning: before & after

What you can do between visits

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