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When your AC is acting up, you should call a technician to come out and take a look at the problem as soon as possible. If you wait, you not only have to suffer in the heat, but the problem might also worsen substantially to the point where you’ll have to spend a lot more on AC repair services.

Most repair services can be completed within a relatively short period of time. Our technicians will usually be able to come out, diagnose the situation and fix the problem within a day. Some of the larger problems may take several days to tackle. The length of time that it takes can depend on multiple factors, which we will explore below.

#1. The Nature of the Job

Every AC repair service is unique because every home is different. Take a look around your neighborhood. There’s a good chance that every house on your street looks different. In fact, every layout for homes will be slightly different. You’d be hard-fetched to find a home with the same layout and same design as another one.

Even if the layout is the same, the environment is different. The furniture inside is different.

Due to this reason, every repair job will take a different length of time to complete. It will depend on how much of the AC needs to be repaired and the components that are involved. For example, will our technicians have to work with the ducts? Or, is the damage solely concentrated on some inner component? In some cases, the AC repair may involve simply tweaking some parts, like tightening some screws. In other situations, it may involve replacing certain components.

#2. The Amount of Experience that the Technician Has

This takes into account not only the number of years that the technician has worked completing AC repairs, but also the amount of experience that they have in dealing with your particular problem. Our technicians have decades of experience under their belts, so they’ll usually be able to get most jobs done as efficiently as possible. After all, there’s a good chance that they’ve ran into the problem that you’re facing hundreds of times before.

If you are working with a less experienced technician, then you can naturally expect the repair to take longer to complete. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the work will not be up to par though.

In general, you can expect most technicians to come up to assess the situation. This usually takes less than an hour. They’ll then be able to provide you with several solutions to choose from. They usually vary based on the price to accommodate different budgets. Most technicians will walk through the pros and cons of each option, so you can make a more informed decision.

#3. The Layout of Your Home

The layout of your home can have a bigger effect than you’d know. The length of time that an AC repair will take is hugely dependent on whether everything is accessible and easy to reach. If the AC is hidden behind large furniture and other structures, it can take some time for our technicians to get to the source of the problem.

One of the things that you can do to make sure that the job gets done as quickly as possible is to coordinate with the technicians ahead of time. Make sure that our technicians will have immediate access to all of the areas that they will need to get to before they arrive. This might involve moving some furniture around or clearing a path from the door to the AC. You might also want to help prepare the area by making sure that it is well-lit and also free of clutter!

Here’s another tip: reduce the amount of distractions present in the home when the technicians are working. Keep your pets and children away from the area.

#4. Whether the Technician Has the Parts You Need Handy

If the AC repair involves replacing a certain part, then the length of time it will take for the repair to be done will also be dependent on whether the technicians have the parts that you need handy. Many technicians will arrive with parts that commonly need to be replaced. This might include screws or certain boards that can be used universally amongst all AC units.

If your repair requires a specific part from a specific brand, you may need to wait for the technician to order the part. Depending on what you need, it may take some time for it to arrive. If more than one part needs to be ordered in, this will take an even longer time. Our technicians will schedule the repair service for another day.

In some cases, our technicians might recommend a different brand that is easier to get. These parts will be able to do the exact same thing and will usually be the same quality and have the same amount of warranties and guarantees associated with them. We’ll give you some pros and cons of using the different brands and how it may impact your system, so you can make an informed decision.

Call Minuteman Heating and Air for AC Repair Services in Arlington, TX

Is your AC acting up? Do you find that it’s not as efficient as before? Do you turn your AC on and hear weird sounds that concern you? Regardless of what AC repair your unit may need, the technicians at Minuteman Heating & Air can help! Our staff can come out and take a look at your unit to help you figure out what’s wrong with it. We can also give you several solutions to choose from and walk you through each one, so you know exactly what to expect.

If you’re looking for AC repair services in Arlington, TX, give Minuteman Heating & Air a call now at 817-284-2569. We offer some of the most affordable HVAC services in the area and even regularly offer coupons and promotions that will help you save even more!