Buying your first house is a moment that you’ll never forget, and it can be overwhelming to keep up with all of the maintenance details, but you’ll quickly learn how important things like AC repair are. The good news is that keeping up with your investment won’t be as stressful as buying a house is, and here we have a few proactive tips for first-time homeowners when it comes to AC repair.

#1: Find an AC Repair Company Before You Need Them

Waiting until you need an AC repair is never going to make the situation any easier. Rushing the process because your unit isn’t working can lead to hiring people that aren’t qualified for the job or bringing in a company that will charge you an arm and leg for a simple repair.

#2: Ask the Experts Questions

If you aren’t comfortable with how you are supposed to care for your unit, call in the experts for an inspection and to help you understand what you should be doing on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. They’ll be more than happy to answer your questions until you are confident with the solutions that are presented. The more you know about your unit, the better you’ll be able to care for it.

#3: Know the Signs You Need an AC Repair

The primary signs that you need an AC repair are that your unit is making odd noises, it isn’t turning on, the airflow is low, it’s continually running, and there is a large amount of water build-up around your unit. The longer you live in the house, the more familiar you’ll get with the unit and this will help alert you faster when issues arise. Take the time monthly to visually inspect and listen to your units, and make sure that you don’t just focus on the inside of your house but go outside too.

#4: Pay Attention to the Age of Your Unit

When you buy a home, you inherit the big pieces of equipment like an HVAC unit so more often than not you won’t get a brand new unit. However, you should pay attention to how the unit is and learn why this is important when it comes to repairs. If you have a unit that is ten years or older, you’ll start to see more repairs and will need to ensure that you are performing all of the routine maintenance from changing filters to clearing the outside unit of any debris.

#5: Get Familiar with Your Energy Bill

Your energy bill is going to be a good indicator if you need an AC repair, and in some cases, an entirely new unit. As your unit ages or when it doesn’t run properly, it will use more energy because it will have to work so hard and this will show up on your bill. When you see this hike in price then you should call in the experts.