Scheduling a regular maintenance tune up service for your heating and cooling components is more than just a common sense suggestion. While they are busy keeping you comfortable year-round, the heating and air system in your home is susceptible to wear and tear. The maintenance service includes a thorough cleaning, checking air flow, ductwork, replacing filters, as well as an up-close inspection of all the components of the system by a certified HVAC technician and helps minimize wear while keeping your home reliably comfortable in all seasons.
Regular HVAC service is normally scheduled six months apart and cover spring/summer and fall/winter. Here are some reasons why professional maintenance should not be neglected.
- Maintenance saves money. Without regular maintenance, system components are inevitably subject to excess wear as time passes. Service by a qualified technician keeps HVAC components operating up to the manufacturer’s efficiency rating and your costs, such as electricity and gas consumption, as low as possible. Per the U.S. Department of Energy, regular maintenance can reduce HVAC operating expense by as much as 30%.
- Regular checkups prevent surprises. A close-up inspection allows a technician to spot incipient malfunctions or other issues. This helps minimize problems before they turn into major issues, including potential loss of heating or cooling in the home.
- Safety is a priority. Particularly when it comes to heating components, regular professional service is critical. A furnace combusts toxic natural gas and produces a high-temperature burner flame. Also, the heating process generates potentially dangerous carbon monoxide as a side effect. Regular professional maintenance includes a close inspection of all furnace components, as well as testing the system airflow for any hazardous fumes.
- The warranty says so. The manufacturer’s warranty on HVAC components protects you from significant, costly repairs. However, it’s important to be aware that most warranties by major manufacturers require proof of regular HVAC maintenance service provided by a certified HVAC contractor. Without it, you may have to bear the entire expense of repair.
To learn more about the benefits of regular HVAC maintenance service, talk to the professionals at Jackson & Sons.
