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Prevent Breakdowns

AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups

A 21-point spring tune-up that catches the $200 problems before they become $2,000 July emergencies.

Prevent Breakdowns

Most summer breakdowns were preventable in April

The calls that come in during the first 95° week — failed capacitors, low refrigerant, clogged drains, dirty coils — are the same issues a spring tune-up finds for a fraction of the emergency price. Manufacturers know it too: most warranty fine print requires documented annual maintenance.

A proper tune-up isn’t a guy glancing at your unit for ten minutes. It’s coils cleaned, refrigerant measured against spec, electrical components tested under load, drains flushed, and amp draws recorded so next year’s tech can spot the trend before it becomes a failure.

AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups in Columbia SC
What’s Included

Straight scope, upfront pricing

  • 21-point inspection of the full cooling system
  • Condenser & evaporator coil cleaning
  • Refrigerant level check against manufacturer spec
  • Capacitor & contactor testing under load
  • Condensate drain flush & algae treatment
  • Thermostat calibration & airflow measurement
  • Written report with anything worth watching

Maintenance plans that actually pay

Annual plans run $150–$300 per year depending on coverage, and typically include spring AC and fall heating visits, priority scheduling, and repair discounts. Against a single emergency capacitor call at after-hours rates, the plan usually breaks even in one saved visit.

Skip the plan if you want — but put the spring tune-up on the calendar either way. April and early May book fast once the first warm week hits.

Questions

AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups FAQ

Once a year for cooling (spring), once for heating (fall). Homes with pets, allergies, or cottonwood nearby should also check filters monthly in season.
Industry data consistently shows maintained systems fail far less and last years longer. It also keeps manufacturer warranties valid — many require it.
A single comprehensive tune-up typically runs $89–$150 in the Columbia area. Annual plans with both seasonal visits and repair discounts run $150–$300/year.
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AC down in this heat? We move fast.

Columbia summers don’t wait — and neither do we. Whether it’s a dead compressor at 4 pm on a 98° Saturday or a quote for a full system replacement, a local pro is a call away.

  • Licensed & insured local HVAC contractors
  • Same-day and 24/7 emergency availability
  • estimates, upfront pricing, no surprises

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