With summer fast approaching, it’s time to make sure your AC is primed to handle Arizona’s summer heat.

By gearing up your AC now, you’ll slash energy bills, dodge unexpected breakdowns, and bask in cool comfort throughout the season.

To ready your AC for the summer sizzle, follow these steps:

• Regularly swap out dirty air filters

• Schedule professional maintenance

• Keep the outdoor unit spick and span

• Check the drain line

• Seal any leaky ducts

In scorching Tucson summers, the heat becomes relentless. Understandably, many rely heavily on their air conditioning units to combat the heat. However, this increased usage significantly raises the risk of AC malfunctions.

Here are the primary reasons why your air conditioner might falter during the summer season:

1. Lack of readiness for the heat: Failure to perform routine maintenance tasks, such as regular air filter changes, cleaning the area around the outdoor unit, and scheduling yearly tune-ups, greatly heightens the likelihood of AC issues cropping up during the summer months.
2. Overheating: Excessive strain on an AC unit can lead to overheating, causing it to trip the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker serves to safeguard your home and appliances by cutting off electricity flow when current levels surge. If your AC repeatedly triggers the breaker, it indicates a problem that needs addressing. Otherwise, persistent overheating can result in AC breakdowns and potential damage to your electrical panel.
3. Age-related deterioration: As air conditioners approach the 10 to 15-year mark, the probability of breakdowns escalates significantly.

Now that you know why many AC’s breakdown, you can be proactive by scheduling an HVAC check-up. Contact Cool Breeze at 520-495-2227 to arrange your maintenance appointment today.