Are HVAC Preventive Maintenance Programs Worth It?
Yes, they are. Think of your A/C and furnace like your car - if you get it tuned up regularly, you can avoid emergency breakdowns and extend its life expectancy, which will save you tons of money in the long run. Some choose to forego maintenance programs with the hope of saving money, but regularly having your HVAC equipment tuned up is less expensive than having to pay a substantial repair bill down the road.
| Extended Benefits of Planned Maintenance | Standard PMA | Super PMA |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Service (same day) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Two (2) Trips per Year | ✔ | ✔ |
| Affordable Monthly Option of Payment | ✔ | ✔ |
| Service Reminders with Preferred Scheduling (text, e-mail or phone) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 23 point Heating & 22 point Cooling Inspection/Tune Up (1 each per season per year) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automatic Renewal Reminders for Pre Season Scheduling (text, e-mail or phone) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10% Labor Discount (with active agreement) | ✔ | |
| 20% Labor Discount (with active agreement) | ✔ | |
| After Hours Service Calls at Standard Rates (No After Hours or Overtime Fee) | ✔ | |
| Water Heater Inspection | ✔ | |
| Five (5) Year Parts Warranty (For Repairs Made During Agreement) | ✔ | |
| 5% Discount on New Systems | ✔ | |
| One (1) Complimentary Service Call (with active agreement) | ✔ | |
| 10% Off Accessories (Air Scrubber, etc.) | ✔ | |
| Humidifier Maintenance | ✔ |
6 Key Benefits of HVAC Preventive Maintenance for YOU
Longer lifespan: Maintenance is critical for prolonging your system's lifespan. Well-maintained A/C units and furnaces can function reliably for as long as 20 years OR MORE. Opting for a preventive maintenance program can save you money and time in the long run.
Comfort and safety: During your service appointments, a technician will clean out your system and examine the internal components. Technicians will explain what they've found and work to fix the problem on the spot.
Improved air quality: All air in your house travels through a filter. A simple change of this filter removes trapped debris, dirt and allergens from the home.
Reduced energy costs: Getting your system inspected regularly will ensure that it continues to work at maximum efficiency. If you don't have it thoroughly cleaned every year, you may negatively impact the unit's energy efficiency.
Keeps warranties valid: Many HVAC system warranties are contingent upon the owner having a regular maintenance schedule. If your unit fails because you failed to keep up with maintenance, the warranties on parts and labor may be voided.
Dependable operation: A broken A/C system can be miserable on hot, humid days, and a furnace failure can be life-threatening in colder weather. Regularly having your system maintained minimizes the chance of your unit leaking down prematurely, and that peace of mind is priceless
Every Maintenance Check-Up Includes The Following
- Check thermostat settings to ensure the cooling and heating system keeps you comfortable when you are home and saves energy while you are away.
- Tighten all electrical connections and measure voltage and current on motors. Faulty electrical connections can cause unsafe operation of your system and reduce the life of major components.
- Check and inspect the condensate drain in your central air conditioner, furnace andfor heat pump (when in cooling mode). A plugged drain can cause water damage in the house and affect indoor humidity levels.
- Check controls of the system inspect/change filter to ensure proper and safe operation. Check the starting cycle of the equipment to assure the system starts, operates, and shuts off properly.
Cooling Specific
- Clean condenser air conditioning coils. Dirty coils reduce the system's ability to cool your home and cause the system to run longer, increasing energy costs and reducing the life of the equipment.
- Inspect and adjust blower components to provide proper system airflow for greater comfort levels. Airflow problems can reduce your system's efficiency by up to 15 percent
- Check your central air conditioner's refrigerant level and adjust if necessary. Too much or too little refrigerant will make your system less efficient increasing energy costs and reducing the life of the equipment.
Heating Specific
Check all gas (or oil) connections, gas pressure, burner combustion and heat exchanger. Improperly operating gas (or oil) connections are a fire hazard and can contribute to health problems. A dirty burner or cracked heat exchanger causes improper burner operation. Either can cause the equipment to operate less safely and efficiently. Regular inspection eliminates worry of carbon monoxide leaks.