Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning Maintenance’

Time for an AC Tune-Up

Monday, May 2nd, 2022
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Do you know when the perfect time to schedule AC maintenance is? First off, maintenance is an essential service, not just one you should do whenever its convenient. You should be scheduling an air conditioner tune-up annually, at least. In the case of a year-round heat pump, it’s best to have a tune-up done every 6 months.

So what we are getting at is that consistency matters more than timing here. Still though, there are certain times when air conditioning maintenance is more convenient for you–and springtime is that time. This lessens the chance that our HVAC professionals will be out on emergency calls, so you can get a tune-up scheduled at your convenience. Read on to learn more about why this service is so important.

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Air Conditioning Maintenance: Does Your Ductless System Need a Tune-Up?

Monday, April 20th, 2020

Has it been 6 months since your last ductless system tune-up? If so, then yes, your ductless system needs a tune-up again!

The fact of the matter is, if you are utilizing a ductless mini-split system for your heating and cooling, you need to schedule maintenance twice as often as other HVAC systems—after all, you’re using it twice as much. Without this bi-annual maintenance, you simply won’t be able to enjoy the full benefits of your ductless cooling and heating system since it won’t be able to perform as efficiently or effectively.

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As Summer Temps Fade, How’s Your AC Holding Up?

Monday, August 27th, 2018

relaxed young woman laying on sofa in comfortable acIf you did not have your air conditioner maintained before the summer began, chances are it’s not holding up well—at least, not if it’s an aging system. The end of summer is when we get the most calls for air conditioning repair in Glenview, IL. This is because your AC system has been under immense stress all season long, and as we near the end of summer its parts may have become worn down (again, especially if you didn’t have pre-season maintenance done).

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3 Ways to Boost Your Comfort This July

Monday, July 6th, 2015

Every summer that rolls around presents its own challenges in terms of comfort. While our summers are not quite as brutal as our winters, they can still be uncomfortable for many homeowners, particularly those with lackluster HVAC systems or just window units. But there is plenty that you can do as a homeowner to boost your comfort throughout the month of July as well as the remainder of the summer. When you work with the professionals at Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning, you’ll be in good hands. Here are some tips for you to consider.

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