When was the last time you even thought about turning on your air conditioning? It’s likely been a few months – at least since the winter started. While these colder months give your AC a break, it also happens to be a good time to call in the pros for maintenance, repair, and even replacement.
Is it time for a visit from the pros?
Think back to the last time you used your AC. Were your power bills larger than normal? Did you notice any weird sounds or odors when the unit was running? Was your home just not getting cool enough even though the AC was running? It’s definitely time for a maintenance appointment. AC pros will be able to examine your unit and home thoroughly (yes, even in winter!) and offer actionable steps and repair estimates.
Think about replacement?
First and foremost, think about the age of your AC or HVAC system. Regardless of what temperatures you prefer inside the house and how frequently you run your AC, traditional systems have a lifespan of about 15 years. Within the industry, we have what’s called the 5000 rule to decide if it’s worth it to keep repairing an older unit or replace it altogether: Start with the age of your unit and multiply it by the most recent repair estimate. If your total is above 5000, it’s time to consider a replacement.
Can you install an AC system in the winter?
The short answer is yes, of course. Our team can even maintain and repair your system even if it doesn’t need to be replaced! The AC installation process can run just as smoothly in the winter as it can any other time of year. While there’s no financial incentive or discount when AC is installed during the winter months, it could be much easier to get an appointment with our team. New AC units can be fully tested in the wintertime, too, giving you plenty of time to tweak and understand the system before the heat of summer arrives.
What if I just need a tune-up?
The only way to truly know what kind of servicing and repair your AC system needs is having a pro inspect it. If it looks like your system is in good condition, a tune-up should be enough to give you peace of mind in a few months. When performing a seasonal tune-up, we: check the coils of the condenser, the evaporator, the compressor, operating temperatures, and the operating pressures of the refrigerant. If applicable the grease zerks are greased and the belts are inspected.
In addition to seasonal tuneups, Fire and Ice Heating and Cooling is also very skilled and highly trained in air conditioning repair. Whether it is as complicated as a broken condenser or compressor or as simple as a frozen coil, we can fix any problem you may have. If your system breaks down, let us professionally repair it for you and get it back to normal. We can repair any model and any style of air conditioning unit.
Why choose Fire & Ice?
At Fire and Ice Heating and Cooling we strive to provide comfort to one home at a time. We appreciate and value your business and will do our best to provide you with the best service possible. We are very skilled at working in the HVAC industry and have many years of experience. We believe in providing the utmost in customer service and fixing your system correctly the very first time. We also give estimates on replacing heating and cooling systems.
We provide service on all styles and brands of heating and cooling systems. We offer service to the following areas: Greensboro, Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Browns Summit, High Point, Jamestown, Kernersville, Reidsville and Walkertown.
