{"id":545,"date":"2025-03-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/?p=545"},"modified":"2025-06-17T01:38:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T05:38:10","slug":"what-exactly-happens-during-ac-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/what-exactly-happens-during-ac-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"What Exactly Happens During AC Maintenance?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We always encourage our customers to make sure they schedule an AC maintenance appointment<\/a> every spring. This keeps the system in good shape so that it can run as efficiently as possible, cool your home as effectively as possible, and last for as long as possible. It also cuts down on repair needs by a whopping 85%, and keeps the air conditioner under warranty to help cover repair costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why does it help so much? Why does it have to be done by a qualified HVAC technician? What exactly does your technician do during the process of AC maintenance? We\u2019ll give you a quick rundown so you\u2019ll know what to expect. When you\u2019re ready to schedule AC maintenance in Toms River, NJ<\/a>, we\u2019re ready to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s all kinds of dust and gunk in there after a season of cooling and then a winter of sitting unused. It\u2019s going to lead to some serious problems if it doesn\u2019t get cleaned out. Bits of grit will wear away at components. Layers of fluffy dust will behave just like insulation, holding heat in, which will cause overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t a cleaning process you can simply DIY. It requires the training and tools of an HVAC professional. Why? Unlike washing the dishes or cleaning the bathroom, this process involves disassembling various components so their internal mechanisms can be thoroughly cleaned. Then, of course, they must be reassembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that the dust and mess is gone, your technician can clearly see all the parts of the system. This makes it much easier to check everything over for problems such as wear, damage, or misalignment, so these little issues can be easily remedied. This is a huge factor in the reduction of potential repair needs, because if these things weren\u2019t addressed, they\u2019d worsen until repairs were necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electrical components must undergo a program of testing to ensure that there won\u2019t be a risk of electric shock or even electrical fire posed by the system. The motor, thermostat, wiring, and more will be in perfect condition when your technician is through. Thanks to this step, maintenance doesn\u2019t just protect your air conditioner, it protects you and your family, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Lubrication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t require much at a time, but the lubricant for an air conditioner must be replenished each year to keep things moving smoothly. Your AC unit has a lot of moving parts that spin against one another. Just like the cleaning process, lubrication also helps to prevent friction, wear and tear, and overheating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your technician has noted anything that you should keep an eye on, or has any recommendations for the routine care and use of your air conditioner, they\u2019ll let you know. This is also the perfect time for you to ask any questions you have about your HVAC system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re More Comfortable With Atlantic Air Systems. <\/strong>Schedule your appointment with us today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What exactly does your technician do during the process of AC maintenance? We\u2019ll give you a quick rundown so you\u2019ll know what to expect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[38,88],"class_list":["post-545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-maintenance","tag-toms-river"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=545"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":548,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545\/revisions\/548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}