Picture this: it’s 95° outside, the sun’s blazing, and your A/C is cranking non-stop. You’re inside enjoying the cool air — but your system might be working way harder than it needs to.

The culprit? Dirty condenser coils.

Your outdoor unit is basically the lungs of your HVAC system. It pulls in air to remove heat from your home. But along with air, it also pulls in pollen, grass clippings, dust, and leaves. Over time, all that debris sticks to the coils, forming a blanket that traps heat.

When your coils are dirty:

• Your system works harder (which means more wear and tear).

• Your energy bill goes up.

• Cooling power goes down — you may notice the house not cooling as easily.

You’ve probably seen ads for $79 A/C tune-ups. Sounds like a deal, right? Here’s the truth: those cheap maintenance visits almost never include coil cleaning. And coil cleaning is the most important part of the job.

Skipping it is like taking your car in for service and them washing the windshield but never changing the oil.

Annual coil cleaning is affordable and saves you money in the long run. A clean system runs more efficiently, lasts longer, and cools your home better.

Before you book a “deal,” ask: does it include deep condenser coil cleaning? Not this sprinkle of water on the exterior cage that doesn't thoroughly clean the inside coils.
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Bottom line: A/C coils are out of sight, but they shouldn’t be out of mind. Treat them right, and your system will reward you with lower bills and cooler summers.