10 Reasons to Maintain Your HVAC System
Winter is here. And if you don't want this to be the winter of your discontent, one of the best things you can do is get ahead of the curve. As the freezing season sets in, one of the worst feelings is running into an unforeseen issue with your HVAC system, calling for repairs, only to be stuck in a cold home because there is a wait.
Here’s why you need to give your HVAC system some lovin’ to ensure that your family stays toasty this winter:
1. Prevent Major Costly Breakdowns
The last thing anyone wants is a heating system that blows cold air or an A/C that blows hot. Failure to keep up HVAC system maintenance often turns what could have been a quick and inexpensive fix into a costly and uncomfortable repair. Before some small component causes big problems, it's best practice to schedule regular maintenance for your HVAC system.
2. Protect Your Warranty
Most HVAC systems have a lifespan of 10-15 years and warranty coverage of around 5-10 years. However, in the event your HVAC system does require some major repair, your warranty claim will only be valid if you can provide proof of annual maintenance. One of the best hacks for keeping your house warm through the winter is ensuring you're up to date with your HVAC system maintenance. Then you’ll get the added benefit of protecting the integrity of your system and protecting your investment's lifespan.
3. Improve Air Quality and Protect Your and Your Family's Health
Our homes tend to trap and hold as much as five times (clears throat) the amount of pollutants inside as exist outdoors, and we tend to spend most of our time indoors. We bet you’re thinking about the air you breathe now, eh?
Maintaining your HVAC system helps make sure that the air in your home stays optimal. If you are pregnant, have young kids, are over 60, or have any kind of respiratory disease, this should be a top priority! Speaking of… you get priority treatment from us. Just give us a call, and will prioritize fixing your issues before anyone else’s.
4. Save Money on Your Utility Bills
As your HVAC system spends month after month humming along and keeping your home at an ideal temperature, it gradually decreases in efficiency.
This causes an increase in your bills. Schedule regular preventative maintenance and save yourself a pretty penny on hefty utility bills.
5. Prevent Contamination
Your HVAC system is complex and intricate and contains/creates chemicals. Chemicals such as refrigerant, ozone, and gas are used or burned through as your HVAC system runs.
Failure to maintain your HVAC system could lead to chemical leaks. Crucially your HVAC can leak out carbon monoxide, which can be highly dangerous for you and your loved ones. Getting a checkup is a good idea if you don’t want to be breathing in any of nasty by-products from sneaky leaks.
6. Do Your Part To Protect the Environment
As mentioned above, if not properly maintained, your HVAC can begin to leak harmful chemicals into your home and the environment, carbon dioxide in particular.
As carbon dioxide enters the air, it mixes with other elements and contributes to our greenhouse gas problem.
In addition, maintaining your HVAC prevents it from burning excess energy while running. Routine maintenance also helps reduce your carbon footprint.
7. Maximize the Lifespan of Your HVAC System
We touched earlier on how most HVAC systems have a lifespan of 10-15 years. However, failure to maintain your system can cut this in half. If left unchecked, filters can contribute to pollution in your home.
Filters and the other components in your system require regular upkeep to ensure your system runs at it's optimal performance levels. Most basic repairs cost a few hundred dollars at most, while a complete system replacement can cost upward of a few thousand. Get the most out of your HVAC system by taking care of it regularly.
8. Optimal Performance
Nothing is worse than the heat that isn't hot enough or the A/C with no kick that blows warm air.
The filters, fins, and coils in your HVAC system all need regular maintenance to maintain peak performance. Keep your home at optimal comfort levels with preventative maintenance.
9. Prevent Costly Repairs
Most major repairs result from some minor components, that needed a checkup, going past their recommended operating life. That’s when the small problems can start to cause big issues.
Unfortunately, these problems often show signs that the average Joe wouldn't even notice. One of the major benefits of preventative maintenance is that a trained professional will spot the issue and fix it while it's a small thing before it morphs into a bigger problem.
If you haven’t given your system a checkup in a while, get in touch with us for a free consultation.
10. Peace of Mind
More than anything, you deserve to enjoy peace of mind in a comfortable home. After getting some quality preventive maintenance for your HVAC system, you can rest easy knowing you're saving money, enjoying high-quality air, reducing your carbon footprint, and protecting your family.
There you go, the 10 top reasons why you need preventative maintenance on your HVAC system. Definitely not something you want to put off until the last minute with winter around the corner! Stay ahead of the curve and schedule maintenance for your HVAC system today. If you have any questions, get in touch!