March 25, 2025 — The one thing you shouldn’t leave off your spring checklist is tuning up your air conditioning.

March 25 is Spring Tune-Up Day, and homeowners should schedule an HVAC technician to tune-up their system before the summer heat hits.

“It’s like an oil change for your car,” said Randy Boutte, HomeServe HVAC Training Manager. “Your air conditioner needs regular maintenance to perform its best.”

Why does your air conditioning need a tune-up?

There are several reasons homeowners should consider having a tune-up performed before they turn on their AC.

• Enhanced Energy Efficiency

  Dirt and dust can clog up your system, forcing it to work harder. A tune-up ensures everything is clean, cutting down on energy consumption and utility bills.

• Lower Costs in the Long Run

  The average cost of an air conditioning tune-up is $75 to $200, while a minor repair averages $150 to $650 and a major repair averages between $600 and $1,800. If you replace a major system component, the price could be $4,000 or more.

• Comfort All Summer Long

  With approximately 90% of Americans having air conditioning, it’s best to have your unit examined in the spring to beat the summer repair rush.

• Protect Vulnerable Family Members

  Older adults, babies, and small children don’t regulate temperature well, and those with chronic and respiratory illnesses struggle with the heat. In 2023, more than 11,000 deaths and 120,000 emergency room visits were associated with heat-related illnesses.

What does an AC tune-up include?

An air conditioning tune-up typically includes an inspection, cleaning and testing of your system.

• Inspection

  Your HVAC technician should calibrate the thermostat, examine components, tighten connections, lubricate moving parts and check refrigerant levels.

• Cleaning

  The technician should clean or replace filters, remove debris and clean the evaporator, condenser coils and condensate drain.

• Testing

  The airflow, temperature differentials, efficiency and cooling performance should be tested, and the technician should ensure the system cycles on and off properly.

“An inspection should take up to an hour to do,” said Randy. “The tech will need access to both the exterior and interior of your home and need to see the thermostat.”

About HomeServe USA

HomeServe USA Corp. (HomeServe), a leading residential infrastructure home repair solutions company with more than 4 million customers across North America, offers protection plans that help protect homeowners against the expense and inconvenience of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other home repair emergencies. HomeServe empowers over 1,300 leading municipal and utility partners to educate and advocate for their customers who are faced with home repair emergencies.

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