Heating and Air LLC

Texas summer is well on it's way to being here. Upper 90's with crazy high humidity.
For all those with a system older than 4 or 5 years it should be checked before the real heat gets here. Now it the time to find out if there is a problem in the wings.
Keep in mind most of the system failures are caused by low refrigerant levels. Not only does the system not work as well....running longer to do the same amount of work.....it also is very hard on the compressor. Kind of like draining the coolant and oil out of your car and trying to drive it.
The oil in the system mixes with the refrigerant and is carried through out the entire system. When all is well the v***r returning to the compressor is carrying the oil back with it and it is at a cooler temperature. Regardless of which company you get to check it this is a yearly inspection after a system reaches ~5 years of age.
A couple of things to consider when they come to check your system. Do they have a thermometer with them? Although the gauges show pressures they are also thermometers. Between the two there are always clues as to how well the system is working and if there are issues to be looked into.

It has been a very long time since my last post. I apologize for the time away......but, I am fairly certain it will happen again.
Spring is here. Time to do the dreaded "tune-up on your A/C system. Clean the condenser. Check the charge. Look over all the other parts that will make it work as efficiently as possible.
Will this guaranty there will be no issues?
Not hardly. But it will find things like a bad connection in the high voltage side of the system. Reducing wear and tear on the compressor and motors. It will also find systems that have developed a leak.
Low refrigerant is the single most common reason for a compressor to fail. The recirculating refrigerant and oil does not get returned to the compressor when the charge is low. Causing two issues. No lubrication for the moving parts. And higher temperatures at the compressor.

Kind of like draining the water and oil out of your vehicle then expecting it not to break when you drive it.