Tune-up your air conditioner before the weather gets extremely hot

Summer is just around the corner, but many have already turned on their air conditioners because of an unusually warm spring.  Here are some tips to make sure your A/C is prepared for when we hit the really hot temperatures.

Experts say it's a good idea to get your A/C unit tuned up before the hot weather strikes.  A typical tune-up can cost between $70-100.  Units frequently break down when the weather is the hottest, and that can mean expensive repairs and costly emergency calls.

Service technicians will check several things on your A/C to make sure everything is running properly, like the indoor and outdoor coil, capacitors, compressor, etc.  Experts recommend that you have your A/C tuned up once a year.