AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups in Bessemer & McCalla

Your air conditioner works harder in Bessemer, McCalla and Hueytown than it would in most of the country – long, hot summers and some of the highest humidity in the U.S. Regular maintenance keeps power bills low, extends the life of the unit and catches worn parts before they fail on the hottest weekend of the year.

Alabama Heating And Air Services offers one-time tune-ups and annual and semi-annual service agreements for homes and businesses, so you do not have to remember when the system is due.

• Check the thermostat and the system’s cooling performance.
• Inspect and clean the outdoor condenser coil; clear leaves and grass from around the unit.
• Check refrigerant pressures and temperatures for signs of a leak.
• Test capacitors, contactors and electrical connections – tighten what is loose.
• Check fan and blower motors.
• Flush and test the condensate drain line and safety float switch.
• Inspect the indoor coil, blower and accessible ductwork.
• Check or replace the air filter and show you how often to change it.

You get a short report of what we found. If something needs a repair, you hear the price first – nothing is replaced without your OK.

A tune-up in March, April or early May means the system is ready before the first heat wave – and you get our technicians before the summer rush. With a semi-annual agreement, we also check the heating side in the fall: the furnace or heat pump, gas connections and safety controls.

In our climate an AC removes a lot of water from the air. That water runs through a small drain line, and when algae or dust block it, the system shuts down or water damages the ceiling under an attic unit. Cleaning the drain and checking the float switch is one of the simplest ways to prevent a costly service call. A clean coil and the right airflow also help the system dry the air, so the house feels comfortable at a higher thermostat setting.

• Change or clean the filter every 1–3 months (more often with pets or during construction dust).
• Keep two feet of clear space around the outdoor unit.
• Do not close more than a few supply vents – it can freeze the coil.
• Call us if you notice ice, water, new noises or a jump in the power bill.