do I need A/C service

[Oumati Asami]

Usually, I have A/C serviced every six months. There is this A/C which I have not used for the past six months. Does it still need service?

[Bill]

Of course not, just don't use it for another six months--and then, don't service it again. geeze..

[Handy Andy]

Did the refrigerant leak out?

[trader_4]

What kind of AC and why does any AC need service every 6 months? If it's being used frequently, then clean or change the filter. End of story, unless it's defective.

[Ralph Mowery]

I think you are getting suckered.

There is almost nothing to service in an AC system. Just change the filter. Depending on the type. If one of the dollar ones, once a month while in use is plenty, often I go 2 months between changes as I have a heat pump and run it all year. The filter is seldom very dirty.

If the outside unit is in an area where it is very dirty and dusty you may want the unit cleaned every year or two. Mine is in an area where it isn't dusty and I clean it every few years.

If it has a leak in the refrigerent (most will say freon)get it repaired.

[Oumati Asami]

Yes.

[Ed Pawlowski]

Then you need a proper repair.