There’s only one scenario in which AC maintenance would be too late, and that’s if your cooling system has completely broken down to the point that it’s beyond repair. Perhaps your 15+-year-old system had a compressor failure, or you let a refrigerant leak go on too long and the system is dead. Chances are, this is not the case for you. But if you skip maintenance consecutively each year, it could be.
Consecutively is the keyword here—consistency is more important than the time of year you have AC maintenance done. Yes, we do typically recommend it in the spring, before temperatures rise and you actually need the system on an hourly basis. This lets you get your tune-up on the schedule right away and lowers the risk of your experiencing AC trouble when you actually need the system. However, if you at least commit to scheduling AC maintenance once a year, it’s never too late. But, is maintenance really that important?
Yes! Read on to learn why.