{"id":1731,"date":"2023-08-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/?p=1731"},"modified":"2023-08-28T16:14:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T20:14:25","slug":"how-often-do-you-need-commercial-air-conditioning-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/commercial-hvac\/how-often-do-you-need-commercial-air-conditioning-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Do You Need Commercial Air Conditioning Maintenance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iStock-679879148_800x509.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iStock-679879148_800x509-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iStock-679879148_800x509-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iStock-679879148_800x509-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iStock-679879148_800x509.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you keep up with annual maintenance appointments for your home&#8217;s air conditioner, you&#8217;re in good shape. But we all know that commercial cooling systems rarely stop, and they\u2019re under more stress than a residential system. Does this increase the amount of maintenance they require?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get <a href=\"\/commercial-services\/air-conditioning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commercial air conditioning maintenance in Sussex County, DE<\/a>, there are a few nuances you have to understand first. Let\u2019s talk about what you should be doing with your commercial AC maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Your System Use Plays a Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How often does your system run? Depending on what type of commercial property you have, it may be on constantly, or your air conditioner may just come on as needed (such as in an office environment)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody knows how active your commercial AC system is but you. If you know it runs constantly and you rarely hear it shut off, it\u2019s under a lot of mechanical stress and will require more frequent maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The System Age Should Be Taken Into Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you never want to skip maintenance, newer systems can take a lot more than a 8\u201310 year old commercial AC system can. Because of this, you may be able to get away with one annual maintenance check if your system is 3\u20135 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to take efficiency into account as well. Just because a system is new doesn\u2019t automatically mean it\u2019s the best option. There are multiple manufacturers and various options for commercial AC systems, so it should be noted that\u00a0the efficiency rating is critical and to judge performance accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Don\u2019t Forget Environmental Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Weather records have been broken up and down the US, so it\u2019s no surprise that the environment plays a role in how much stress your air conditioner is under. Even for newer systems, this is a level of unexpected strain that\u2019s difficult to account for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your air conditioning system is new and it\u2019s holding up well, you should be okay, but the mechanical strain still occurs, effectively wearing your AC system down faster. For this reason, you can still benefit from twice-yearly maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>So How Often Should You Get Commercial AC Maintenance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule, you should plan for commercial maintenance twice a year. Even if you\u2019ve recently had a new system installed and it has peak efficiency, you shouldn\u2019t neglect regular maintenance. Just because your system might be able to take it now doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t have a lasting impact on your unit\u2019s lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you truly want to maintain your system\u2019s efficiency and not see large spikes in your commercial cooling costs, stick to a healthy maintenance schedule. We\u2019re here to help you get started with twice-yearly maintenance as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Twice-Yearly Maintenance Starts Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Call us today, and we\u2019ll help you set up twice-yearly maintenance for your business\u2019 commercial AC system. To maintain peak efficiency, even under stressful environmental impact and long work days, you can count on us to keep it cool and comfortable in your commercial space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact us today<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule your commercial air conditioning maintenance as soon as possible<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your commercial AC system needs maintenance, but just how much? 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