Why You Should Choose Regular HVAC Maintenance
If you’re like many people, you probably don’t give your home’s HVAC systems too much thought until a problem arises. However, scheduling regular maintenance for your home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is a smart move that can actually prevent issues from occurring in the first place. Even when problems happen, a consistent service plan can reduce the impact of those issues. Regular maintenance for your home’s HVAC system comes with numerous other benefits as well.
Enrollment in Service Plans
The decision to prioritize regular maintenance for your heating, ventilation and cooling systems means that you can enroll in a regular service plan. At McCrea, we offer service plans. Instead of having to worry about making a last-minute appointment if something goes wrong, you can simply schedule regular maintenance ahead of time. This type of plan provides you with assurance and has time-saving benefits. You don’t have to wait and worry if an appointment will be available; you can simply schedule maintenance ahead of time. Speak with a representative about how far in advance you can book your service appointments.
Meeting Warranty Requirements
Depending on your HVAC system and its components, you might also have to meet certain warranty requirements. Some warranties require participants to have their HVAC systems regularly maintained and serviced. If you fail to meet the requirements for your system’s warranty, you could end up voiding the document. Voiding the document means that you will likely no longer be entitled to the benefits of the warranty. Without a warranty, broken parts could lead to major costs.
Improved Efficiency
Regular maintenance can also help your home’s HVAC systems to function more efficiently. For example, if it has been some time since you last had your heating system checked out and serviced, the system might be unnecessarily working harder to keep your home warm, thereby using excessive energy. Regular maintenance can help the system to consistently run at its most efficient level, which has money-saving benefits as well. If the system is using less energy to function optimally, you are likely to see lower bills each month.
Better for the Environment
Improving the efficiency of your home’s HVAC system can also be better for the environment. If the system does not need to work as hard to keep up with the demands of the home, less energy is used, which means that you’re reducing your carbon footprint. Another benefit of regular maintenance in terms of the environment is that you can learn about new eco-friendly modifications and upgrades that are available or that will be coming out in the near future.
Reduced Expenses
Some people incorrectly assume that signing up for regular maintenance will cost them more money. The truth is that a service plan or another form of regular maintenance can actually keep more funds in your bank account. In addition to improving the efficiency at which your system runs, which naturally lowers bills, you can also learn about any problems in advance. For example, our technicians might notice a problem that is beginning to form with your home’s air conditioning system. Instead of having to suddenly deal with a costly problem one day, you can learn about less expensive options now to resolve the issue. In the event that more major repairs or renovations are likely going to be needed in the near future, your technician can give you a heads-up at your regularly scheduled service appointment.
Increased Comfort
One main goal of your home’s HVAC system is to keep you warm in the winter months and cool when the temperatures increase during the summer. Without regular maintenance, the HVAC system may encounter problems that keep the units from fully functioning. There could be a blockage in the air conditioner that is preventing cold air from circulating around the home properly, or the heating system could have difficulty warming a certain room in the house with poor insulation. Scheduling regular maintenance allows the HVAC system to keep up with the demands of your home.
Improved Health
Some people are forced to choose between comfortable temperatures and respiratory health. You might, for example, notice that when you use the air conditioning at night, you wake up with a dry throat and a stuffy nose. When you turn the heat up on the coldest days of winter, you may begin sneezing or experiencing itchy eyes. These problems could be a result of your home’s HVAC system. The systems might simply be in need of a cleaning, or you may be able to choose upgrades that can prevent problems for your physical health. Without regular maintenance, you might not know about these solutions.
Reduced Shock of Repair
Many people do not notice issues with their home’s HVAC systems until serious issues pop up. You might not realize anything is wrong with the air conditioning until the system stops working on the hottest and most humid day of summer, or you might not realize that the heater isn’t working until you try to turn the unit on for the first time in the winter. When our technicians come to your home for regular service appointments, you can be alerted about the need for repairs in advance. Spending the money on smaller repairs now can help to prevent larger problems from coming into fruition when the temperatures soar or drop.
Longevity of the System
In order to live a long life, your home’s HVAC system needs to be cared for. Scheduling regular maintenance appointments, then, is part of being a responsible homeowner. Taking care of the system can increase the longevity of the parts. Instead of having to worry about costly replacements and major renovations, you can keep your current HVAC system in place for years and decades to come.
Identification of Safety Issues
When our technicians are regularly coming to your house to maintain the system, they can identify and alert you to any potential safety issues that are arising. For example, your technician might let you know that the air conditioner is drawing more power than the home’s electrical system can safely manage. The technician might also notice that the heating system has a potential gas-leak issue. The identification and management of these problems can be life-saving.
Technicians Who Know Your System
Having regular maintenance from the same company also means that you’ll get to work with technicians who know your system. For example, imagine that the system is in need of major repairs or even a replacement. With information about your home’s HVAC system documented by the same company, you won’t necessarily have to go through the process of explaining your system and the various upgrades and services that have been completed.
Choose McCrea for all of your HVAC needs, including enrollment in regular maintenance plans. Our team members serve customers in Fayette and the Treasure Valley areas. In addition to providing home service, our team also works with commercial properties. The services available include repair, replacement, and maintenance of heating, plumbing, and cooling systems. For example, you could schedule heat pump maintenance, service on your well pumps and tanks, mini-split installation and more. Contact McCrea today to schedule an appointment.