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Heating and cooling

Service the air conditioning

Every 2 years, in May.

What to do

Have the coil cleaned and the refrigerant charge checked before the first hot week.

Why it matters

A dirty condenser coil makes the compressor run hot, and the compressor is the expensive half of the unit.

Where this comes from

CMHC CE 47 — "have serviced every two or three years". Light duty in Alberta, so the longer end is fair.

Catch it while it’s still maintenance.

Domisura keeps this schedule for your house — dated to when things went in, and reminding you when each task comes round. The record stays with the address when you sell.

Start a record for your home

General guidance, not professional advice. For gas, electricity, structure or water, get a qualified trade.