Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance! It’s our mantra, and for good reason. Preventive maintenance truly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your HVAC system healthy and happy—thereby keeping you and your family healthy and happy. Here’s why:
- Comfort: Preventive maintenance helps keep you comfortable all year ’round. If your system goes too long without a little attention, various issues can pop up that prevent your home from being heated or cooled evenly. You may also end up with irritating noises or smells that keep you from enjoying the comfort of your home to the fullest.
- Money: “A stitch in time….” When you regularly have an HVAC technician check on things, they’re more likely to notice small problems before they become big problems. Even something as simple as a small leak or a dirty filter (change your filters!) can lead to a complete shutdown if left alone for too long. That small maintenance fee will be well worth it to avoid having to pay to replace the entire system.
- More Money: Without proper maintenance, you could end up spending more on your utility bills. Your HVAC units can develop blockages and leaks that significantly impact your system’s energy efficiency. When your system has to work harder to get air around those blockages, it means more money out of your pocket.
- Indoor Air Quality: Regular maintenance of your HVAC system helps your indoor air quality and the overall cleanliness of your home. Over time, mold, dirt, and dust builds up inside the equipment and can end up escaping into your living areas. Not only does this mean having to clean your home more often, it can also lead to allergies and serious respiratory issues.
- Safety: Neglected heat pumps and heating units can lead to mechanical and electrical problems which, in turn, can result in a fire. If you have a gas furnace, your technician will also test your gas burners to make sure gas is not leaking into your home and raising carbon monoxide levels.
Has it been awhile since your HVAC system got some TLC? Appel has several maintenance plan options to suit your home and budget. Call us today!