Yes, you absolutely need to maintain your heating and cooling system. According to Energy Star, a division of the EPA, “Dirt and neglect are the #1 causes of heating and cooling system failure.” Now think about it, you wouldn’t drive your car over 100,000 miles without an oil change or tune-up would you? Of course not! In fact, operating your cooling and heating system, during an average year, is like putting over 100,000 miles on your car! For sure, mechanical equipment needs maintenance, and with proper maintenance you can prevent unnecessary repairs and experience worry-free comfort for years to come. Here are a few additional reasons to maintain your system:
Energy Efficiency – As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. It stands to reason that making smart decisions regarding your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a large effect on your utility bills. In fact, studies show that properly maintaining your heating and cooling systems can reduce energy bills by up to 35%.
Comfort – When we turn on our central heating and air conditioning systems we expect them to be able to deliver the temperature we want to be comfortable in a variety of conditions and to deliver it all day long. If the HVAC unit is not properly maintained, it may be working too hard or inefficiently to deliver the comfort of a consistent air temperature.
Life of Equipment – Just like a new car will decline in performance without regular maintenance, so will your heating and cooling system. According to Energy Star, besides saving energy and money, your system will last several years longer. Maintenance will extend the life of your system allowing you to get more “miles to the therm”.
Cost Effective – One reason many people avoid routine maintenance is the expected high cost. You can get regular maintenance done on your equipment for around $150/year (and even less with multi-year agreements). Don’t wait until your air conditioner won’t cool or your furnace won’t ignite before you call for service. At this point you’ll typically pay more (because it’s an emergency call) and have to wait (because it’s usually around one the hottest or coolest day of the year). Having your HVAC system put on a yearly maintenance schedule will pay for itself in lower repair costs, less aggravation, and more efficient operation.
Safety – Routine, scheduled maintenance not only allows for more efficient and trouble-free operation, it is a matter of safety. A typical maintenance check-up will include tightening all electrical connections, measuring the voltage and current on motors and checking for small holes in your system’s heat exchanger or firebox. These issues can be very dangerous… even fatal. Faulty electrical connections can cause shorts, and unsafe operation, while carbon monoxide leaks or open flames in your living space can create fire or health hazard.
According to the Trane Corporation and other major manufacturers, regular maintenance is essential to keeping your system functioning efficiently, preventing unnecessary repairs and insuring your family’s safety. Proper maintenance will increase the longevity of your heating and cooling system and increase the overall comfort of your home… year round.
Energy Efficiency – As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. It stands to reason that making smart decisions regarding your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a large effect on your utility bills. In fact, studies show that properly maintaining your heating and cooling systems can reduce energy bills by up to 35%.
Comfort – When we turn on our central heating and air conditioning systems we expect them to be able to deliver the temperature we want to be comfortable in a variety of conditions and to deliver it all day long. If the HVAC unit is not properly maintained, it may be working too hard or inefficiently to deliver the comfort of a consistent air temperature.
Life of Equipment – Just like a new car will decline in performance without regular maintenance, so will your heating and cooling system. According to Energy Star, besides saving energy and money, your system will last several years longer. Maintenance will extend the life of your system allowing you to get more “miles to the therm”.
Cost Effective – One reason many people avoid routine maintenance is the expected high cost. You can get regular maintenance done on your equipment for around $150/year (and even less with multi-year agreements). Don’t wait until your air conditioner won’t cool or your furnace won’t ignite before you call for service. At this point you’ll typically pay more (because it’s an emergency call) and have to wait (because it’s usually around one the hottest or coolest day of the year). Having your HVAC system put on a yearly maintenance schedule will pay for itself in lower repair costs, less aggravation, and more efficient operation.
Safety – Routine, scheduled maintenance not only allows for more efficient and trouble-free operation, it is a matter of safety. A typical maintenance check-up will include tightening all electrical connections, measuring the voltage and current on motors and checking for small holes in your system’s heat exchanger or firebox. These issues can be very dangerous… even fatal. Faulty electrical connections can cause shorts, and unsafe operation, while carbon monoxide leaks or open flames in your living space can create fire or health hazard.
According to the Trane Corporation and other major manufacturers, regular maintenance is essential to keeping your system functioning efficiently, preventing unnecessary repairs and insuring your family’s safety. Proper maintenance will increase the longevity of your heating and cooling system and increase the overall comfort of your home… year round.
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