AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups in Ankeny, Des Moines & Central Iowa

The air conditioners that make it through an Iowa summer without a breakdown are almost always the ones that were serviced before the season started. Annual maintenance is not a precaution. It is the most reliable way to keep your cooling system running efficiently, control your utility costs, and avoid the kind of repair calls that always seem to happen on the hottest weekend of the year.

Since 1992, 72 Degrees Comfort Company has kept central Iowa homes comfortable with preventive HVAC maintenance. Certified technicians, thorough tune-ups, and straightforward scheduling for homeowners across Ankeny, Des Moines, Ames, Johnston, and beyond.

What Our AC Tune-Up Covers

A 72 Degrees AC tune-up is a complete system inspection, not a cursory visit. Our technicians evaluate both the indoor air handler and the outdoor condensing unit, covering:

Clean and inspect air filter
Check and clean condensate drain and pump
Inspect and clean evaporator and condenser coils
Check refrigerant charge and inspect for leaks
Test and inspect electrical connections, capacitors, and contactors
Lubricate all moving parts as needed
Inspect and test blower motor and fan blades
Measure system airflow and temperature differential
Test thermostat calibration and system controls
Check disconnect, wiring, and safety shutoffs

After every visit, we walk you through what we found, what we serviced, and anything worth monitoring before next season. You leave the visit knowing exactly where your system stands.

Why Annual Maintenance Pays for Itself

Skipping maintenance does not save money. It defers costs and compounds them. A system running with dirty coils, low refrigerant, or worn electrical components works harder than it should, uses more energy than necessary, and fails sooner than it otherwise would.

Dirty coils force the compressor to overwork, increasing stress on the most expensive part of your system. Low refrigerant quietly damages the compressor across seasons. A blocked condensate drain can cause water damage or trigger a system shutdown. These are incremental problems that compound quietly until they become an urgent one.

One annual tune-up resolves all of these before they escalate. The cost is a fraction of an AC repair, and a small fraction of a premature AC installation.

Improve Your Home's Air While You Are At It

A tune-up is a good time to think beyond just the mechanical health of your system. Iowa homes can struggle with humidity, allergens, and airborne particles, especially during summer when windows stay closed and the AC runs constantly. Ask your 72 Degrees technician about air purification options that work with your existing system to improve the quality of air you breathe every day.

Pair Your Tune-Up With a Smarter Thermostat

A tune-up is also a natural time to evaluate how you are controlling your system. Upgrading to a smart or programmable thermostat gives you precise scheduling, energy tracking, and remote access that can meaningfully reduce how hard your AC has to work. Ask your technician about thermostat and zoning options that complement a freshly serviced system.

When to Schedule Your AC Tune-Up

Spring is the ideal time to schedule AC maintenance in central Iowa. Booking between March and May gives you time to identify and resolve any issues before the summer cooling season arrives in force. Once June and July hit and demand for HVAC service peaks across Ankeny, Des Moines, and Ames, wait times extend and urgency increases.

If your last AC tune-up was more than 12 months ago, or if you cannot remember the last time your system was serviced, now is the right time to get it on the schedule.

Schedule Your Tune-Up Today

Serving Ankeny, Des Moines, Ames, Johnston, and the surrounding Polk and Story County communities, 72 Degrees Comfort Company has been keeping central Iowa homes comfortable since 1992. Call (515) 965-7272 to schedule your AC tune-up. You can also schedule online at 72degrees.com.