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We are big believers in routine maintenance inspections and tune-ups for air conditioning systems. Any HVAC company should promote regular maintenance services because every technician with training knows how advantageous they are. But here in Katy, TX, we\u2019re especially aware of how much a hard-working air conditioner needs maintenance. An AC in our hot weather takes on a heavy work load each year.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re focusing on a specific benefit of routine maintenance in this post, which is what it does for an air conditioner\u2019s lifespan.<\/p>\n
The modern air conditioner will usually enjoy a lifespan of between 10 to 15 years, with most warranties covering repairs and replacements for 10 years. It\u2019s not difficult to get an air conditioner to 15 years of solid service, even in the hot weather we experience in Texas. But it does require some work and planning. Not tough planning\u2014all you really have to do is schedule maintenance each spring and keep up with any repairs the system might need.<\/p>\n
An air conditioner may fail and require a replacement as early as 5 years into its service life if it isn\u2019t regularly maintained. Zero maintenance will, at best, deliver a 10-year lifespan. And if you\u2019re thinking, \u201cWell that\u2019s not so bad. The AC will still be under warranty,\u201d we have some bad news. Most manufacturers\u2019 warranties for air conditioners require the system has annual maintenance or else the warranty is voided. If your AC isn\u2019t well cared-for, you may end up paying for the entire cost of an early replacement.<\/p>\n
What are the magical secrets of professional maintenance that give an air conditioner a long service life? It\u2019s no elixir of eternal youth, but rather good ol\u2019 diligence from experts:<\/p>\n