Your air conditioner is a complex machine, meaning that there are a lot of moving parts to it. While it is nice to think that you can always count on your HVAC unit, the truth is that, well, like any other complex machine out there issues are going to come around from time to time. It is important to think of your HVAC unit like your car: the more that you are able to do preventative service on it, the better chance that you have of not breaking down on the side of the road, or in the case of your AC unit, breaking down on a particular hot day. While you are going to want to bring your car in for regular oil changes to keep it running well and to inspect it for any issues that could cause issues later on, the best thing that you can do with your Air conditioning Tualatin unit is to call out a professional to inspect your unit before you are really going to need it.
Just like you would get Heating Repairs taken care of BEFORE the winter season comes around, the best chance for you to catch issues with your air conditioning unit is before you start to use it regularly in the summer time. Most air conditioning professionals offer inspects that allow you to not just get the fluids leveled off in your unit, but also take a close look at your unit, and clean out your vents so that you don’t have to worry about blockages building up during summer usage.
In addition to getting your unit inspected before your AC unit is used daily in the summer, you can also be vigilant throughout the hot months and note any issues you notice with your AC unit that may be cause for concern. For example, if you notice that there is a rattling noise coming from the unit, or that there are major temperature fluctuations from room to room, there may be issues that you need to pay attention to. You do not want to take any “small” issue lightly with your AC unit.