Fall Checkup Question

https://codyvtya220.moderncairn.com/posts/outdoor-ac-fan-not-spinning-in-north-fort-worth-is-a-repair-job-for-comfort-experts

Fall Checkup Question Is fall too late to get the AC looked at if it struggled all August? Or is it better to wait until spring? The article makes a case for fall, especially for catching a weak part before it sits all winter