Maintenance Plans

Caring for your HVAC system is important, but it's another home maintenance  task that can easily get lost in your to-do list. HVAC maintenance contracts are perfect for homeowners who want peace of mind knowing that their furnace and AC are well taken care of. Here are five benefits of  an HVAC maintenance contract.

1. Early Problem Detection

Component wear and other mechanical issues in your furnace and air conditioner can cause more damage the longer these appliances run without fixing them. For this reason, preventative maintenance is preferred over reactive maintenance and repairs. Catching a problem early is the best way to avoid costly repairs in the future.

Problems that can be identified with a professional HVAC inspection include loose electrical connections, low refrigerant levels, a clogged condensate drain, and more that the homeowner cannot locate on their  own. Lubricating moving parts, such as the blower, is done to prevent damage while the furnace or air conditioner is running.

2. Improved Energy Efficiency

Less frequent repairs aren't the only benefit of professional HVAC maintenance. Consistent tune-ups once or twice a year will help your furnace and air conditioner to run more efficiently year-round. In many  cases, your maintenance plan will pay for itself over time through savings in your monthly energy bill.

Tasks like cleaning furnace burners and heat exchangers are essential to  ensure proper combustion and keep your furnace running efficiently. Your technician will also clean your AC condenser and evaporator coils so that it can draw heat out of your home's air effectively. These steps ensure that you aren't paying more than you have to each month for heating and cooling.

3. Priority Service

Nothing is worse than being stuck without heat or air conditioning when you really need it. Unfortunately, this situation often occurs for people in many different homes at the same time. Maintenance contract customers enjoy priority service from their HVAC provider. Being first in line for service is an especially appealing option for homeowners with busy  schedules.

Priority service for customers includes both scheduled technician visits and 24-hour  emergency service. Customers with maintenance contracts benefit from having a licensed technician available day or night. Maintenance contract holders even receive emergency services at a discount, so that you won't have to worry about being able to have services performed due to budget concerns.

4. Discounts on Repairs

The cost of parts and labor for regular repairs are both discounted with a maintenance contract. The cost of repairs can vary widely depending on the part that has malfunctioned. Having a discount with your maintenance contract is a safety net that many homeowners are glad to have when a major repair is required.

5. Maintain Equipment Warranty

If your furnace or air conditioner ever suffers from major component failure, a warranty repair or replacement may be the most cost-effective solution. However, it's important to know that most HVAC equipment manufacturers require that you keep up a routine of annual maintenance.  With a maintenance contract, you never have to be concerned about voiding your warranty by forgetting to schedule HVAC maintenance.