On your calendar each spring, you should add a reminder to contact your professional HVAC expert. Scheduling annual preventative maintenance on your HVAC system is important to ensure that you have cool air flowing through your home all summer long. Read more for seven reasons why you should have HVAC maintenance on your spring to-do list.
1. Minimize Possibility of Unexpected Breakdowns
Having your HVAC system routinely maintained is one of the best ways to ensure that you will not have a surprise breakdown. A heat wave is the worst time to discover that your HVAC system needs emergency repairs. A system that has been thoroughly inspected, has had moving parts lubricated, has had loose components tightened, and has had worn parts replaced should keep you cool all summer long.
2. Reduce Energy Consumption
HVAC units that operate efficiently consume less energy. Since they are running at their optimal efficiency, a well-maintained unit does not have to strain to cool your home. Reducing how much energy that you consume will mean that you will pay less on your monthly energy bills.
3. Protect your Home’s Air Quality
During routine spring maintenance performed by your qualified HVAC technician, your system will be cleaned. Debris and dust will be removed, so these particles will not be circulating in the air. As part of the cleaning process, you can have your technician change your air filters. Installing clean air filters will ensure that particles will be captured from the air and that improves your home’s air quality.
4. Improve your Air Conditioner’s Operating Efficiency
Just like getting tune-ups on your cat, a tune-up on your air conditioner will improve its operating efficiency. Your HVAC technician will inspect your units and replace any worn parts. They will also ensure that the technology used to control your air conditioner is functioning properly. Any upgrades that are needed to your system will be explained to you by your HVAC technician.
5. Lengthen your System’s Operating Life
Taking proper care of your air conditioner by having annual HVAC maintenance performed will lengthen the lifespan of your unit. Systems that operate efficiently and correctly will not be stressed and strained. Minor problems will be noted and repaired before they become major issues.
6. Remove Worn Components
Through use and the heat and humidity of the summer months, the parts of your air conditioner become worn and/or rusty. When the parts of a system are not functioning at their best, your air conditioner does not cool your home as well. Your HVAC technician will locate all the parts that are less than optimal and replace them.
7. Enjoy your Comfortable Home
One of the best reasons to have spring maintenance performed on your HVAC system is so that you and your family can enjoy your home. Some of the hot humid days of summer can make it difficult for some people to breathe easily, so having a home that has reliable treated air is important for health and happiness.
