Your HVAC system is one of the most important and expensive components of your home. It keeps your home comfortable, clean, and livable during the hottest and coldest days of the year. It also is one of the biggest contributors to your monthly energy usage.
As a result, it begs to reason that your HVAC system should be properly maintained so that it continues to be a well-oiled machine. But why exactly should you schedule regular HVAC maintenance?
Why Schedule Regular HVAC Maintenance?
Prevent Breakdowns
A breakdown at a critical time could cause some serious issues. AC breakdowns during the hottest days of the year are contributors to health problems such as heat stroke. Heating system breakdowns during the coldest days of the year can make a home unlivable and can even cause damage to the home itself.
Doing the maintenance lowers the overall chance of a breakdown at any time. Many breakdowns are completely avoidable, and the maintenance costs are generally worth it to avoid them.
Keeps Your System Highly Efficient
There are a lot of places where an HVAC system can lose efficiency. Dirty air filters, refrigerant leaks, furnace issues, and more could cause your HVAC system to perform poorly while increasing your overall energy costs.
Getting regular HVAC maintenance done by a trained professional will allow you to address potential losses in efficiency before they impact your bills.
Lowers Operating & Repair Costs
If you want repairs to be less frequent and less expensive, get regular HVAC maintenance scheduled! HVAC repair can be expensive, time-consuming, and could leave you with an inefficient or broken system for days. If you get your maintenance done, your HVAC professional will be able to spot potential issues before they become a big problem.
Increases Longevity
HVAC maintenance also increases longevity. Each individual part will get more life out of it, allowing you to go longer without replacing or repairing your system. Getting your HVAC professional to do things like fix wiring issues, apply lubricant to the parts that need it, and address refrigerant leaks will not only lower the chance of a total breakdown, but will allow you to get more juice out of your HVAC system before you have to replace it.
Should I Do The Maintenance Myself?
Unless you have a trained HVAC professional on your staff, it’s much better to schedule HVAC maintenance with a professional. We at Unique Indoor Comfort can help with our maintenance packages, taking the stress out of managing your HVAC maintenance needs. Call us at 847-359-5100 to learn more about our scheduled regular maintenance offerings!