Air conditioning is one of those things you can’t take for granted. There’s nothing like the heat of a Joliet summer to remind you of this. The last thing you want in the midst of hot and balmy summer conditions is a messy system breakdown.
Breakdowns are avoidable. If you want to sail smoothly through summer this year it’s time to schedule a maintenance appointment. The ideal time to tune-up your air conditioner for summer is in spring. While it’s a little late now, it’s never too late. Contact our team today to schedule preventative maintenance services in Joliet, IL.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane back to last summer—did you have any trouble with your air conditioner? When you think of “trouble” it doesn’t always have to be a catastrophic blow up. “Trouble” could just be a high cooling bill, air flow that’s weaker than normal, or low indoor air quality. If you’re having any of these problems then it might be time for 
Spring is the season that embraces that “out with the old and in with the knew” saying. Don’t let that spring-cleaning mindset only apply to the clutter in your attic or garage—bring that same mindset to your HVAC system!
April might seem a little early for air conditioning preparation. After all, you’re probably still rushing out to your car in the morning in your winter clothes to beat the chilly temperatures. But trust us, that balmy, all-consuming Orland Park heat is right around the corner. It will be the season of short sleeves and barbecues in the park before you know it. If you are one of those people who procrastinate on things, take this as a sign to kick the habit!
Late summer is the time period when air conditioning systems are at the highest risk of suffering a malfunction. It’s not just that this is the time in the summer when the heat level is the highest, but that air conditioners have already done an immense amount of cooling, often starting up in late April and putting in work almost every day after late June. Even with the best regular maintenance from professionals (a service we offer), an AC is in danger of overheating and failing during August and September.
We can answer this question in two simple responses:
You expect to pay more on your electrical bills during the height of summer because you have to run the air conditioning system during most days. The compressor in the AC—the heart of the system that is responsible for starting the cooling cycle—draws on large amounts of electricity when it runs.