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Can I Put Off A/C Repairs in Heating Season?

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Has something seemed amiss with your Broken Arrow HVAC system? Maybe it's not cooling as well as it should, and you suspect a refrigerant leak. Or perhaps the air handler blower motor is working sluggishly and failing to deliver enough cool air. You might even be hearing the telltale drip-drip of a plugged condensate drain. All of these are signs you need an A/C repair.

But you're just about ready to turn the A/C off for the season, and you're thinking there are more urgent things to spend that money on. Before you just ignore that repair and put it off for next year, read on, and let us show you the reasons why you should address it now.

1. Warmer Days in Fall and Winter

Everyone knows unseasonably warm days are becoming the norm in fall and winter. Just when you think it's time to turn on the furnace, you get a hot day in the 90s and you need the A/C again. With that in mind, you don't want to be caught offguard and have the A/C fail during a surprise hot spell this fall because you put off a repair.

It's best to get it done right away, as continuing to use the A/C when something is going wrong could damage other parts, and cost you more in the long run. For instance, a refrigerant leak can lead to a damaged compressor -- and then you're going to be out major bucks.

2. Combine Repairs With Fall Maintenance.

You need to schedule fall maintenance for your furnace anyway, so why not get the A/C looked at while the HVAC tech is at your home? That will eliminate the need for two service calls.

3. Take advantage of unbusy times.

Getting your A/C repair done before there's a rush of service calls in the winter is a good idea. Your HVAC tech won't be so jammed up, so should be able to respond to your call for service in good time.

For more on why not to delay an A/C repair, contact Air Assurance of Broken Arrow.