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How often should you service the AC before summer?

Once a year. On a calendar: April.

Why it matters

A serviced system cools better on less electricity, and technicians have open schedules in spring — not during the first heat wave.

How to do it

Clean the outdoor condenser coils, clear vegetation to half a meter around the unit, and book a professional tune-up that checks refrigerant charge.

Signs you've waited too long

Weak cooling on hot afternoons, ice on the refrigerant lines, or the unit running without stopping.

Same part of the house

Replace the HVAC filterEvery 90 daysHave the chimney sweptOnce a year if you burn woodService the furnace before winterOnce a yearBleed radiators and check boiler pressureEvery fall
Gable keeps this list for you.

The Gable app builds your home's maintenance schedule, reminds you when tasks come due, and keeps the record of everything you've done. Coming soon to iPhone.