Air Conditioner Tune Up Prolongs Life of Your Equipment and Saves Money on Energy Costs

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 21, 2012) - Mary Jean Anderson, president of Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air, is advising consumers to get their air conditioning equipment tuned up before summer weather to extend the life of the equipment and save money on energy costs.

According to Anderson, "We've had two mild summers in a row which means a lot of people haven't been using their air conditioners. Like all mechanical equipment, air conditioners require maintenance tune ups or they will lose efficiency increase the opportunity for failure, cost more to run and shorten their life expectancy."

"Regular tune ups extend the life of the air conditioner. Instead of having to replace it after 10 or 12 years, you could get as much as 15 or 20 years of good service. At the very least, homeowners should replace the air conditioner's filters. SDG&E's website recommends annual tune ups stating that air conditioning your house can make up 50% of your electric bill. Tuning up your system can put significant dollars back in your pocket," added Anderson.

"Timing is important too. By getting the tune up before hot weather hits, homeowners can take advantage of special offers offered by licensed contractors. Once it gets hot, the contractors are busy with urgent calls for broken or faulty equipment which have to take priority over easy maintenance jobs," said Anderson.

Additionally, Mary Jean Anderson advises homeowners to check out a business's background at the BBB website. "Homeowners have the ability to check out a company before they decide who gets their business. When you consider the fact that service companies are sending individuals into your home, you want the assurance that the company conducts their business with integrity and will back up their work."

Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air is a 2010 BBB Torch Award Winner and has been serving San Diego County since 1978. Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air offers plumbing installation and repairs for both residential and commercial including drains, water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets, water, gas leaks, pipe replacement, pipe lining, sewer replacement, trenchless sewers and pipe repairs. The heating and air conditioning department serves both residential and commercial with new equipment installation, retrofit, repairs and maintenance. Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air also offers 24 hour emergency service.