AC Maintenance
Most AC breakdowns during a heat wave were preventable — dirty coils, low refrigerant, a failing capacitor that a spring tune-up would have caught. Conrad Heating and Cooling provides annual AC maintenance for homes and businesses throughout Beaverton and the Portland metro. Call 503-785-9715 or book online before summer fills the schedule.
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Our AC Services
AC Installation
New central AC, heat pump, or ductless mini-split — Conrad handles load calculation, equipment selection, permits, and same-day startup. Every system is sized to the actual space. Energy Trust of Oregon rebates available on qualifying high-efficiency equipment.
AC Repair
Blowing warm air, short-cycling, or making noise it didn’t make last summer? Our technicians carry the parts that fix the most common failures on the first visit. Diagnostic call first, written quote before we touch anything. Same-day and 24/7 emergency service available.
AC Maintenance
A tune-up in March or April is the difference between a system that’s ready when the first heat advisory hits and one that isn’t. Conrad checks refrigerant charge, cleans both coils, tests electrical components, and documents every finding — not just a filter swap and a sticker.
Why Air Conditioning Maintenance Matters
A neglected AC system doesn’t just break down — it breaks down on the hottest day of the year, when every HVAC company in the Portland metro is already booked. Systems that get a spring tune-up run more efficiently, last 20–30% longer, and have a fraction of the emergency repair calls.
Beaverton summers are getting harder on cooling equipment. The Willamette Valley now sees multi-day stretches above 95°F that weren’t routine a decade ago. A system running with low refrigerant or dirty condenser coils in that heat doesn’t just underperform — it can fail permanently.
Conrad’s technicians are CCB-licensed, EPA 608-certified, and in-house. Every visit is documented with findings you keep.
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Trust Conrad Heating and Cooling for reliable and professional AC maintenance in Beaverton.
What Our AC Maintenance Service Includes
Complete Air Conditioning Maintenance Checklist
Most competitors list “thorough inspection” without saying what that means. Conrad’s actual checklist:
- Thermostat calibration and temperature differential test
- Air filter inspection and replacement
- Evaporator coil inspection and cleaning — dirty coils reduce efficiency by 15–30%
- Condenser coil cleaning and fin straightening
- Refrigerant level check and leak test (EPA 608-certified technicians handle all refrigerant)
- Capacitor and contactor test — the two most common summer failure points
- Blower motor check and amperage draw measurement
- Condensate drain line clearing and pan inspection
- Outdoor unit debris removal and clearance check
- Electrical connections inspection and tightening
- System airflow and static pressure measurement
You get a written summary of every finding before we leave.
When to Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance
March or April is the right window — before the first heat advisory, before the spring queue backs up. That timing also leaves room to order parts if something turns up during the inspection, rather than racing to find them in July.
Signs your system is overdue:
- Energy bills climbing without a rate change
- Weak airflow or rooms that never quite cool down
- Musty or stale odor from the vents
- System cycling more frequently than it used to
- 2+ years since the last documented service visit
Heat pumps running both heating and cooling benefit from two visits a year — fall for heating mode, spring for cooling. Conrad’s HVAC maintenance agreement covers both in one plan.
Home AC Maintenance Tips Between Service Visits
What you can do yourself between annual tune-ups:
- Replace the air filter every 1–3 months during cooling season — a clogged filter is the most common cause of avoidable efficiency loss and shutdown
- Keep 2 feet of clearance around the outdoor condenser — overgrowth and debris restrict airflow through the coils
- Check thermostat settings and batteries before assuming the system has a problem
- Keep supply and return vents unblocked — furniture pushed against a return vent is a quiet efficiency killer
Anything beyond these basics — refrigerant, coils, electrical, drain lines — needs a licensed technician. Call 503-785-9715 to schedule professional AC maintenance.
AC Maintenance Plans and What a Tune-Up Costs
A standard AC tune-up runs $89–$149 depending on system type and what’s found during the visit. Conrad provides upfront pricing before the appointment — no surprise charges for items discovered during the visit.
Conrad’s maintenance agreement covers both AC and heating in a single plan — annual tune-ups for each, priority scheduling when summer booking backs up, 10% off any repairs found during the visit, and automatic reminders so the appointment doesn’t fall off the calendar. If you have a heat pump running year-round, the two-system coverage pays for itself quickly.
What Happens if We Find a Problem During AC Maintenance?
Catching a failing capacitor or low refrigerant during a spring tune-up is the best-case version of that problem. When something turns up, the technician explains what was found, shows you the component if accessible, and hands you a written repair quote. Nothing gets repaired without your approval.
The maintenance visit is paid either way. A $75 capacitor swap during a scheduled visit is a different conversation than a $300 emergency call when the system dies during a heat advisory. More serious issues get a full repair vs. replacement breakdown — see AC repair services for how that process works.
Book Your AC Maintenance Today
Spring slots fill faster than most homeowners expect. Conrad Heating and Cooling serves Beaverton and the Portland metro — Mon–Sun, 8 AM–7:30 PM. Schedule now and the system is ready before the first hot week.
Why Choose Conrad for Air Conditioning Maintenance?
Certified and Experienced Technicians
Oregon CCB license and EPA 608 certification — both required by state law for HVAC work and refrigerant handling, both verified before anyone goes on a job. Conrad’s team is full-time and in-house. The technician servicing your system has been trained on it, not handed a clipboard and a work order.
Detailed Multi-Point AC Inspection
Ten-plus documented checkpoints per visit — coil condition, refrigerant charge, capacitor and contactor test, airflow, electrical connections, drain line, and system performance data. You get the written summary. If something’s borderline, you see the measurement — we don’t just tell you it’s fine.
Honest Recommendations, No Upselling
Conrad gets paid for the maintenance visit. Recommending repairs that aren’t needed doesn’t build the business — it ends the relationship. If a component tests within spec, we say so. Borderline: we show you the reading and let you decide. Needs replacement: written quote before we touch it.
Flexible Maintenance Plans Available
One plan covers both AC and heating — priority scheduling, 10% off repairs, automatic reminders. If the reminder is what stops you from scheduling, the maintenance agreement solves that.