Our homes need regular check-ups, just like ourselves. Preventive maintenance on the “respiratory system” in your home (heating, cooling, and air quality) is a way to make sure it works at top efficiency all year round.
What is Preventive Maintenance?
Essentially, it’s maintenance carried out before a breakdown occurs. A breakdown requires costly repairs that take time. Maintenance is the most practical money-saving principle of home ownership.
Discover How to Keep Your Home Comfortable and Efficient (Like Smart Homeowners Do!)
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to ignore routine check-ups to their HVAC systems due to the high expected cost of doing so. They will wait until their furnace won’t ignite or their air conditioner won’t blow cool air before they contact us. Having gotten to this point, the replacement or repair that is now necessary will typically cost far more than maintenance would have. Choosing a regular maintenance option will pay off in the long run.
Maintenance, Nothing to Sneeze At!
- If the HVAC is not properly functional it could be working too hard and causing unstable air temperatures. If this is the case, the unit will wear itself out much quicker than its expected lifespan.
- Over the span of a year, the unit gathers dust and this significantly obstructs its functionality—this in turn costs you in terms of higher utilities, and possibly repair bills.
- You can add a couple more years to the life of your unit if you maintain properly.
- All moving components must be lubricated frequently to avoid friction. Lack of lubrication creates resistance in motors and increases the amount of electricity you use. Components under too much strain require more frequent repairs or replacements.
- The blower components should be checked for proper airflow. Weak airflow can account for a 15% reduction in efficiency.