Why Checking Your AC’s Electrical Components Matters
When most people think about air conditioning maintenance, they picture filters, refrigerant levels, or making sure the system is cooling properly. But, one of the most important—and often overlooked—steps is checking the electrical components of your AC system.
Why Electrical Checks Are Essential
Your HVAC system is a team effort between the inside and outside units. They communicate through an electrical signal that tells the system when to turn on and keep your home or business comfortable. If that signal doesn’t get through, your system simply won’t run.
That’s why during our Commercial quarterly service visits, we always inspect the electrical system. By verifying that the outside unit is properly sending a signal to the inside unit, we can catch small issues before they turn into bigger, more expensive problems.
What Could Go Wrong if You Skip It
Neglecting electrical checks can cause:
- Failure to start – The inside unit may never get the message to turn on, leaving you without cooling or heat.
- Short cycling – Faulty electrical signals can cause your system to turn on and off repeatedly, wasting energy and wearing out components.
- Burned-out parts – Loose wires, failing capacitors, or overheating circuits can cause costly breakdowns.
- Unexpected downtime – Without proactive checks, problems usually show up at the worst possible time—like during a Texas summer heatwave.
A Small Step with Big Impact
As we like to say: it’s a small step that keeps everything running smoothly. Electrical inspections are a vital part of keeping your system reliable, efficient, and ready when you need it most.
At Highland AC, our job isn’t just fixing problems when they happen—it’s preventing them from happening in the first place. That’s why our maintenance plans and quarterly services always include thorough electrical checks.
Because comfort should never be a gamble.