{"id":8,"date":"2026-10-11T00:08:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T10:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/how-often-should-you-service-your-ac\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T00:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:08:02","slug":"how-often-should-you-service-your-ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/how-often-should-you-service-your-ac\/","title":{"rendered":"How often should you service your AC?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An air conditioner works hard for months at a time, and like any machine it runs best when it is looked after. The simple answer to how often it needs a service: once a year, ideally in spring before the hot weather arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a yearly tune-up helps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Better efficiency.<\/strong> Dirty coils and a clogged filter make the system work harder to cool your home.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Fewer breakdowns.<\/strong> A technician can spot worn parts, loose connections or low refrigerant before they leave you without cooling.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Longer life.<\/strong> Regular care helps the equipment last.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Warranty terms.<\/strong> Some manufacturers ask for regular maintenance. Check the paperwork that came with your unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do between visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the air filter every month and change it when it looks dirty.<\/li>\n\n<li>Keep at least two feet of clear space around the outdoor unit: trim plants and clear leaves.<\/li>\n\n<li>Keep supply and return vents open and free of furniture.<\/li>\n\n<li>Listen for new noises and watch for warm air, ice on the pipes or water near the indoor unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to call sooner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the system blows warm air, cycles on and off, trips the breaker or your energy bill jumps for no clear reason, book a repair visit instead of waiting for the next tune-up. A heat pump heats and cools, so it usually needs a check before both seasons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A yearly tune-up keeps your air conditioner running efficiently and catches small problems before the first heatwave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":16,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33,"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8\/revisions\/33"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/block.ltheme.com\/lt-thermix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}