Video Overview
In this video, our team walks through one of the most common questions we hear from DFW homeowners: how often should an HVAC system actually be serviced, and when? The short answer is twice a year, timed around spring and fall, and the video breaks down exactly why those two windows matter more than any other time of year for a system working overtime in the Texas climate.
Why Two Seasons Instead of One
Many homeowners assume a single annual tune-up is enough, but DFW's climate puts unusual demands on HVAC equipment. Summers push air conditioners to run almost continuously for months, and while winters here are milder than in much of the country, they still bring enough cold snaps to require a functioning furnace or heat pump. Servicing the system twice a year, once before each demanding season, means every major component gets checked right before it's asked to do the heavy lifting. Waiting a full year between visits lets small issues, like a slightly low refrigerant charge or a dirty flame sensor, go unnoticed until they cause a bigger failure.
What Spring Maintenance Focuses On
As the video explains, spring visits are built around preparing the air conditioning system for the summer ahead. That means checking refrigerant levels, cleaning condenser coils that collected dust and pollen over winter, testing capacitors and contactors, and confirming the system can handle the jump in demand once triple-digit days arrive. Spring is also a good time to catch any AC issues before the peak-season rush makes scheduling repairs harder.
What Fall Maintenance Focuses On
Fall visits shift the focus to heating equipment. Technicians inspect heat exchangers, test ignition systems, check gas pressure, and verify that heat pumps switch cleanly between cooling and heating modes. Since furnaces and heat pumps often sit unused for months during a Texas summer, fall is the checkpoint that catches dust buildup, worn components, or wiring issues before the first cold night puts real demand on the system.
Watch, Then Schedule
Watch the video above for the full explanation, then take the next step by getting your own system on a predictable spring-and-fall schedule. Our maintenance plan builds these two visits in automatically, so you never have to remember to book them yourself.
Call Spencer Air Conditioning & Heating at 972-446-2665 to schedule your seasonal maintenance visit today.
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