A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is a major investment that should last at least 10 years. One way to protect your Williamsburg, Virginia, system is to purchase an annual maintenance plan. Most HVAC contractors sell plans that include a tune-up for the air conditioner in the spring and for the furnace in the fall. Here, we discuss several benefits of an HVAC maintenance plan.
Reduce the Incidence of Repairs
Preventive maintenance by a licensed heating and cooling professional examines and fine-tunes each component of your central air conditioning and heating equipment, including:
- Check refrigerant levels.
- Check thermostat.
- Clean coils.
- Clean or change filters.
- Examine air ducts, grilles and registers.
- Examine exterior housing.
- Check wiring, amperage and connections.
- Clean condensate system.
- Oil fans, blowers and other moving parts.
- Check capacitors.
Heat pumps and ductless units have slightly different components that are also included in an HVAC maintenance session. For furnaces, technicians check burners, plenum, gas or oil lines and heat exchangers.
Studies show that maintenance can reduce breakdowns by as much as 95%. It is easier to correct small problems as they are found than to find out later that worn or damaged parts caused an inconvenient breakdown. A malfunctioning capacitor is inexpensive to replace. However, if it goes unchecked, the compressor may fail. At that point, you may be faced with replacing the entire unit.
Prolong the Life of the System
Keeping the system working efficiently reduces wear and tear on components. During a tune-up, technicians ensure that the entire system works synergistically. A properly maintained HVAC system should last many years, delaying the expense of installing a new unit.
Lower Utility Bills
Well-tuned HVAC units use less fuel to operate. Simply keeping filters clean can reduce energy usage by as much as 15%. Clean filters ensure clean air blows over the coils at a proper rate, a critical element of heat exchange. In contrast, lack of maintenance can increase energy usage by up to 60%.
Comfortable Climate Heating & Air of Hayes, Virginia, has served Gloucester, Williamsburg, Newport News and nearby areas since 2012. As a Carrier dealer, our technicians undergo rigorous training on state-of-the-art equipment. We value our customers, striving for 100% customer satisfaction. We are licensed, insured and bonded.
For more information about our maintenance services, please call to speak to one of our knowledgeable service technicians. We also offer 24-hour emergency services for situations that cannot wait.
