Gearing Up For Summer By Scheduling Maintenance On Your A/C Unit

Are you a homeowner who is currently making a list of all of your upcoming projects? If so, you aren’t alone. Thousands of homeowners use the spring season as a catalyst for getting a list together of exactly what needs to be done to get their home ready for summer. One item that tends to be on the list every single year is air conditioning and furnace maintenance. Whether you just purchased a new home and want to make sure that all of the appliances or running efficiently, or have an older home where the appliances just need a bit of regular maintenance every year, the heating and cooling elements are always at the top of the priority list. Below are a few things to remember when it comes to air conditioning and furnace repair services:

Appliance Lifespan – The expected lifespan of a furnace is around 20 years, which makes it a fairly good investment for your household. This does not mean that it should work perfectly for 20 years and, in fact, will require regular maintenance and cleaning, but for the most part you should get a rather long lifespan out of your furnace. When you do need to hire out for furnace repair services it will hopefully be for something small that can be done quickly and for an affordable price. As your local furnace repair service about any sort of contracts they offer for the first few years after you purchase a new furnace.


Benefits of Efficient Systems – In order for your home’s HVAC system to be running efficiently, it ought to be serviced or at least have an inspection twice a year. If this doesn’t happen your system may continue to work, but not work efficiently which can cause you extra money on your utility bill every single month. Some utility companies across the country even incentivize their customers to purchase and maintain efficient appliances in their home. This is mainly because in addition to reducing your monthly bill, having efficient appliances is also great for the environment of your community and world.

Timeline For Maintenance – Many furnace repair services say that the majority of their calls in the winter that involve people saying they have no heat, could be avoided with regular maintenance to the system. The same is true of air conditioning units in the summertime. In other words, the maintenance of your home’s heating and cooling system is absolutely crucial to how it works when it really needs to work. Don’t neglect something now, in the spring, that you really need to work hard in the summer.

There are so many things we love about our homes. The ability to have shelter, a space to host our friends and family members, and in the summer and winter a place to have cool and warm air. If you are making your household project list, don’t forget to include a spot for the regular maintenance of your HVAC system. You’ll be glad you did!