Is a yearly A/C tune-up worth it in Texas?

In the Hill Country, an air conditioner can run from April into October. That's a lot of hours, and small problems grow fast.

What a tune-up checks

• Refrigerant pressures and temperatures
• Capacitors and contactors, the parts that fail most in summer
• Coils, drain line and filter
• Electrical connections and amp draw

Why it pays off

A weak capacitor caught in April costs far less than an emergency call in July. Clean coils use less power, and a clear drain line keeps water off your ceiling.

When to schedule

A/C in spring, heating in fall. A maintenance plan puts both on the calendar so you don't have to remember.