{"id":7410,"date":"2020-03-25T02:37:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T07:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=7410"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:08:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:08:30","slug":"skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-really-that-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-really-that-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really That Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-really-that-bad\/#What_Can_Happen_If_You_Skip_Spring_AC_Maintenance\" >What Can Happen If You Skip Spring AC Maintenance?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-really-that-bad\/#Why_Let_Galmiche_Sons_Provide_Your_Air_Conditioner_Maintenance\" >Why Let Galmiche &amp; Sons Provide Your Air Conditioner Maintenance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-really-that-bad\/#Schedule_Your_Air_Conditioner_Maintenance_with_Galmiche_Sons\" >Schedule Your Air Conditioner Maintenance with Galmiche &amp; Sons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really That Bad?\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spring has arrived, which means summer is not far behind. Among the summer to do checklist of St. Louis residents everywhere should be &ldquo;Get AC checked.&rdquo; Is it on yours? If not, you may want to add it to the top of the list! Skipping spring air conditioner maintenance might save you the cost of the maintenance fee at that moment, but many homeowners find that they end up paying more in other ways.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to schedule your routine air conditioner maintenance, or have any questions related to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> system, connect with Galmiche &amp; Sons today.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Happen_If_You_Skip_Spring_AC_Maintenance\"><\/span>What Can Happen If You Skip Spring AC Maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, today&rsquo;s HVAC systems are made for longevity and efficiency. However, they still need to be maintained to keep them operating optimally. When air conditioner maintenance is neglected, these are some of the consequences homeowners may deal with: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lost Warranty<\/strong> \u2013 A majority of HVAC system warranties require annual preventative maintenance in order to provide coverage. If you stop regular air conditioner maintenance, you risk paying out a lot more when necessary repairs arise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher Wear and<\/strong> <strong>Tear<\/strong> \u2013 Like any machine, HVAC units are subject to normal wear and tear with use. However, when the furnace or air conditioner&rsquo;s regular maintenance is neglected, the wear and tear increases and parts experience quicker breakdown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher Running Costs<\/strong> \u2013 Regular maintenance on your air conditioner means that its efficiency will be at its best, which naturally impacts the cost of running it. Once you start to neglect its maintenance, your energy costs will rise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depleted Comfort Levels<\/strong> \u2013 Your home&rsquo;s comfort levels, from humidity to cool temperatures and even air quality are dependent upon your air conditioner and its capacity to function well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shorter Service Life<\/strong> \u2013 Your average central air conditioner can last 15 years. However, the longevity of your air conditioner and maintenance go hand in hand. Lasting air conditioners do so when they have been well taken care of.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of the day, in order to ensure your system remains is good working order and is operating at its best for your family, don&rsquo;t forget to schedule your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/schedule-your-spring-ac-maintenance\/\">spring AC maintenance<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Let_Galmiche_Sons_Provide_Your_Air_Conditioner_Maintenance\"><\/span>Why Let Galmiche &amp; Sons Provide Your Air Conditioner Maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At Galmiche and Sons, we have been serving St. Louis proudly since the first day we opened our doors in 1950. We are experts in the industry and have worked hard to earn our good reputation in the field. Our technicians are friendly professionals, and maintain their credentials so they are always aware of the latest in HVAC technology and their practices are up-to-date. At Galmiche &amp; Sons, we always prioritize our customers and are not satisfied with a job done unless you are, too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_Your_Air_Conditioner_Maintenance_with_Galmiche_Sons\"><\/span>Schedule Your Air Conditioner Maintenance with Galmiche &amp; Sons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-2-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To schedule your routine air conditioner maintenance with one of our friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> professionals in St. Louis, give us a call or contact us online today! We have been proudly serving St. Louis for over 60 years, and look forward to helping your family stay comfortable this summer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has arrived, which means summer is not far behind. Among the summer to do checklist of St. Louis residents everywhere should be &ldquo;Get AC checked.&rdquo; Is it on yours? If not, you may want to add it to the top of the list! Skipping spring air conditioner maintenance might save you the cost of the maintenance fee at that moment, but many homeowners find that they end up paying more in other ways. If you would like to schedule &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/skipping-spring-air-conditioner-maintenance-really-that-bad\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really That Bad?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":7438,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,13,5,19,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-maintenance","category-air-conditioner-tips","category-air-conditioners","category-energy-efficiency","category-hvac-maintenance"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Skipping Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Really that Bad | HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Spring air conditioner maintenance is crucial for energy efficiency, comfort, and to prevent breakdowns. 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