HVAC Maintenance Plan: 3 Reasons You Need One
The R.M. Mullinix HVAC Maintenance Plan Details
When your air conditioner is new or running fine, it is easy to ignore the suggestion of regular preventative maintenance visits. Doesn’t that adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” apply? Of course, this is the question asked about any maintenance task, so let’s consider three reasons an annual HVAC Maintenance Plan is a good financial decision.
The System Needs Care
Consumers seldom make major purchases and refuse to take care of the product. Vehicles and property are great examples of purchases that require maintenance. HVAC systems, especially the air conditioning component, need regular maintenance; here are a few reasons for that maintenance.
- Dirt and dust are the enemies of any mechanical system. In this case, the air conditioner is moving heat from the inside to the outside and dirt creates a barrier to heat transfer. A major task with preventative maintenance inspections is to remove dust from remote areas to allow the free movement of heat.
- Time and use lead to wear on components within the system. Since many parts are working in unison, whenever one part wears, it leads to stress on other parts. System failure is often the result of a cascade of failures of many small parts. Preventative maintenance catches stress and failure of small parts to prevent this cascade.
Expertise and Experience
Truthfully, most people have the tools and basic skills needed to put a new roof on a house; a crowbar, a hammer, and the right supplies and you are all set. Most homeowners can dig and therefore have the basic skill needed to install a pool in the backyard. Having the proper tools and experience makes both jobs much easier and few homeowners choose to install a new roof or pool when a professional is available. Maintaining your air conditioner properly should also be completed by HVAC professionals.
- Air conditioners are quite complex, utilizing a variety of electrical and mechanical parts. The thermostat uses 24 volts, and the motors involve 240 volts. HVAC professionals recognize the difference and understand the consequences of accidental contact with both.
- HVAC professionals are familiar with the various refrigerant gases used in modern systems. They are qualified to install and remove these gases in an environmentally friendly manner.
- HVAC professionals have the training, tools, and experience to troubleshoot and diagnose problems. This will ensure your air conditioner functions properly.
HVAC Maintenance Plan Savings
Maintaining a product after purchase is all about keeping the product functioning as efficiently and as long as possible.
- When dust creates a barrier to heat transfer or parts begin to stress under constant use, the whole system loses efficiency. Gradually, more time and energy are required to accomplish the same task. As a result, the utility bill will begin to creep up, until it becomes noticeable.
- Regular wear will create small failures. Catching a small failure early reduces stress upon other parts, sometimes saving stress on large, expensive components. An HVAC Maintenance Plan will minimize large repair bills by preventing large failures.
- A key to cost savings is keeping your air conditioner system running as long as possible. The average system ranges between 10 and 15 years of service. Regular maintenance can add approximately five years to useful service.
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