What To Expect and How to Prepare for an AC Service Call

With summer just around the corner, you might be thinking “It’s finally that time of year again!”  Time for days at the pool or beach, for popsicles on the front porch, and sunny walks in the neighborhood. Warmer days mean rising temperatures and rising temperatures mean it’s time to switch on your AC! 

But is your AC in ship shape or it is time to call in the professionals?  If so, don’t sweat it!

Here are our tips and tricks for what to expect from your Mr. Holland’s Home AC service repair call and how to prepare so that you can feel confident during your time with us.

GET TO KNOW YOUR UNIT

This might seem simple, but it’s important for you (and useful for our crew!) if you know where your AC or HVAC unit is located. You don’t need to know all the ins and outs of how your AC works (that’s our job) but it will help you, in the long run, to recognize telltale signs of when the unit is having issues. A helpful way to learn about your AC is to keep a copy of the manual, but if you’ve already lost yours don’t worry!  You can often find digital versions of the user manual through a quick internet search. Finally, troubleshooting the issue over the phone can often be a great first step (and a quick tutorial in getting to know your AC) before needing to call the professionals for an in-person or tune-up or service visit.

BE SPECIFIC

You may not know all the “technical speak” that Mr. Holland’s Home Services team members do but, at the end of the day, you are the expert on what’s going wrong with your unit. You’re the one who discovered the issue after all!  Be sure to relay:

• When you realized there was a problem. How long has it been going on?
• Whether your home is too hot or too cold and if you’ve noticed any changes in your energy bills.
• Is your system running or has it gone silent?
• Are there any unusual smells or banging/squealing sounds coming from the unit?
• Do you see any pooling water or excess moisture anywhere?
• Do you believe an air conditioning repair might be under warranty? If so, where did you purchase the AC from?

The more information you can collect and give to our team, the better we can serve you!  And our team of veterans knows a thing or two about service. The most important thing is to trust your gut and don’t hesitate. We recommend that you never put off any repairs when they’re needed—even if you’re worried about your budget—because it will cost you more in the long run, we promise!

KEEP YOUR PHONE WITHIN REACH

This is perhaps the simplest way to prepare for your next AC service call: keep your cell phone nearby, or even better, in your pocket. Our technicians will reach you several times to confirm your appointment: first, the day before so that you can plan accordingly, and again when they are on their way. We know that AC units don’t abide by our busy schedules; they might fail in the middle of the night, on a random Tuesday morning, or (gasp) at the peak of a heat wave!  There are work meetings and children’s naps and so many other things on your calendar for the day. We get it and we are here to help!  Keeping your phone at your side means you’ll never miss our call and we can resolve your AC issue as quickly as possible.

DON’T BE SHY

The best way to get the most out of your AC repair call is to talk to our technicians, so don’t be shy!  Our expert team loves it when customers ask questions about the repairs, want to learn more about how their unit works (so they can better maintain it in the future), and show their gratitude with patience and kindness.

We know that having a faulty AC is no fun, and Mr. Holland’s Home Services is always here to help. Always because we have emergency cooling services available 24/7. Our dedicated team proudly serves Milwaukee and all of Southeastern Wisconsin and, with one simple phone call, we will proudly serve you as well!