It might not seem like much of a debate to say that air conditioners should be properly maintained. After all, any large investment should be if you want it to last. However, some people might think you don’t need to have an annual checkup if you don’t plan to be in the home long enough to get the full lifespan from it anyhow. That would be a mistake for a variety of reasons.
First of all, when you sell your home, a savvy buyer may ask for proof of regular maintenance as they know how costly air conditioners can be to replace. They don’t want to pay the price for your mistake or neglect. As a result, you may end up getting a lower selling price than you could have achieved with a well-maintained home.
Another thing to consider is that air conditioners work more efficiently when they are properly maintained. If you skip that annual appointment, you will likely see your power bills increase each year that goes by as it labors to keep your home a comfortable temperature. You could also see decreased performance when it reaches a point where it can’t keep up.
That leads to the third reason for maintaining air conditioners– avoiding unnecessary and costly repairs. With an annual visit, any small issue can be resolved before it becomes more involved and costlier to correct. In addition, in a worst-case scenario, if the problem is electrical in nature, it could pose a fire risk. With all these reasons, it just makes sense to have an annual inspection and maintenance done on air conditioners.
