3 Reasons You Should Prioritize HVAC Maintenance

Not every home in America comes with an air conditioning unit installed. Large portions of the northern part of the country go without. But here in Florida a functioning HVAC system is critical and maintaining your system with regular check-ins from your HVAC company is all part of the luxury of having air conditioning.

Think of your yearly HVAC maintenance call like a tune-up for your car. It’s not fun, and there are certainly other ways you’d prefer to spend your time and money, but ultimately it’s worth every penny.

1. We Live In Florida
This may sound silly, but we cannot go on without mentioning that the weather in Florida virtually requires that homes have HVAC systems. Our long, hot summers send families inside for months on end, and no one wants to be the parent or spouse who neglected to make their yearly HVAC maintenance appointment and ends up with a broken air conditioning system in the middle of September! With a maintenance agreement, you can ensure you never find yourself in this position.

2. It’s Cheaper Than Replacement
It is not cheap to replace a broken air conditioner. Eventually, any mechanical system will fail, but with regular maintenance, you can push that moment off to the future. When you dedicate just a little bit of money each year to HVAC maintenance you’re adding years to the life of your air conditioning system. Your technician will be able to make small changes and adjustments that stretch the life of your system. When you have your system serviced yearly you know that your filters are changed regularly, your ducts are clean and secure, and no leaves or branches are interfering with the unit outside your home.

3. Lower Energy Bills
When your HVAC system is working properly it has to work harder than normal to maintain the proper temperature in your home. The harder your system works, the more energy is required, and the more expensive your power bill will be. When you commit to regular maintenance you can catch issues early and avoid racking up extra charges on your monthly bill. Conversely, if you begin to see your power bill surge unexpectedly, or if you find that your system is running continuously to maintain temperature, it’s probably time to call your HVAC company.

Hopefully, this article is inspiring you to make a regular maintenance appointment for your air conditioning system. We assure you that it is much more cost-effective to invest your resources on the front end rather than having to replace your system prematurely. If you’re in the market for a local company to serve your HVAC maintenance needs, give us a call today.