An air conditioner that only gets attention when it fails is usually the most expensive kind to own. A yearly preventative maintenance visit catches small problems early, keeps the system running the way it was designed to, and helps you avoid the worst day of summer: no cooling when everyone else needs a technician, too.
Hartman Brothers has been caring for Fort Wayne and New Haven homes since 1963. We treat a tune-up like an inspection, not a sales call. We’ll tell you what we find, what it means, and what — if anything — actually needs to be done.
A typical air conditioner maintenance visit includes inspecting and cleaning the outdoor condenser and indoor evaporator coil as needed, checking refrigerant pressures, testing electrical components and capacitors, confirming the condensate drain is clear, measuring temperature drop across the system, and reviewing filter and thermostat operation. We’ll leave you with a straightforward picture of how the system is performing.
Once a year is the right cadence for most homes. Schedule it in spring, before the first stretch of hot weather, so any issues are handled while parts and appointment times are easier to get.
A clean filter is important, but it doesn’t replace a professional visit. Filters don’t clean the outdoor coil, check refrigerant charge, test capacitors, or clear a drain that is starting to clog. Those are the items that usually cause the expensive failures.
A one-time visit is a single seasonal inspection. A maintenance plan covers regular tune-ups for both heating and cooling, plus discounts on repairs and parts. If you want the system looked after every year without having to remember to call, the plan is the simpler option.
Usually, yes — in two ways. An efficient system uses less electricity all summer, and catching a worn part early is almost always cheaper than an emergency repair or a premature replacement. Think of it as an oil change for a machine that costs several thousand dollars to replace.
Yes. We’ve worked on every major brand installed in this area for more than 50 years. Whether your air conditioner is new or has been in the home for a long time, we can inspect it and tell you exactly where it stands.
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