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AC maintenance in Imperial, CA
Newer homes, heat pumps and warranties
The city of Imperial has grown quickly, and many of its homes are in newer subdivisions with modern heat pumps, programmable or smart thermostats, and equipment that may still be under warranty.
It's also home to Imperial Valley College, the Imperial Valley Expo, where the California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta is held every year, and the county airport. A lot of families here are on their first or second home and first full system.
Protect the warranty
Most manufacturers require proof of regular professional maintenance to honor a parts warranty. Keep every tune-up receipt in one place. If a compressor fails in year six, that paperwork can be worth thousands of dollars.
Getting the most from a heat pump
A heat pump handles both cooling and heating, so it runs nearly year-round. That means two seasonal check-ups make sense: one in spring for cooling and a quick one in late fall before the cool nights.
Thermostat settings that save money
- Set it to 78°F when you're home and a few degrees higher when you're away. Avoid large swings.
- Don't crank it down to 65°F to cool faster. The system cools at the same speed regardless and will overshoot.
- Replace the batteries once a year, even on smart thermostats with battery backup.
How often to service your system in Imperial
- Filter: every 60 days, or monthly in peak summer.
- Tune-up: twice a year for heat pumps, once a year for AC-only systems.
- Records: keep receipts with the model and serial numbers.