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Are HVAC Maintenance Contracts Worth The Money?

It is important that you properly maintain your furnace, air conditioner and other HVAC components after you have them installed in your home. Otherwise, they may not run as efficiently as they should or last for as long as they could. Let’s take a look at why you should purchase a service contract for your HVAC components.

You’ll Never Forget to Make a Service Appointment

A maintenance contract typically comes with one or two free or discounted service appointments per year. Therefore, failing to schedule these appointments likely means that you wouldn’t be getting the most value for your money. Having a technician come to your home for routine service can help to catch minor issues before they become major malfunctions.

Periodic maintenance can also help to ensure that your furnace or air conditioner lasts for the entirety of its useful life. The money that you will ultimately save on future repair costs could make up for any upfront costs associated with buying a service package.

You’ll Get Priority Service

In many cases, you will be near the top of the list to receive emergency service if an HVAC component stops working for any reason. This can be ideal if a furnace stops working in the middle of a cold night or if your air conditioner starts blowing hot air during a heat wave.

In addition to getting service in a timely manner, it may cost less to receive it. This means that you won’t have to consider shivering or sweating in your own home for an entire night or weekend because you can’t afford to pay emergency service rates.

It May Be Possible to Get a Warranty or Guarantee

Buying a service contract may entitle you to a warranty or other guarantee. In many cases, HVAC unit repairs or upgrades can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Therefore, you don’t want to have to pay for a repair or upgrade more than once. A warranty will protect you from the prospect of having invest in an expensive repair or replacement while your HVAC system is still relatively young.

Preventative HVAC Maintenance Can Protect the Entire Home

If a furnace motor is dirty, it may need to run harder than it should in an effort to create and distribute warm air around the house. As the air around the furnace gets warmer, there is a risk that dust or other debris could ignite, which could result in a significant house fire. The same is true if a condenser motor is dirty, broken or is otherwise running harder than it should.

A broken gas line could also cause problems throughout your property as gas that leaks from a damaged pipe could spark or ignite with little or no warning. Furthermore, exposure to carbon monoxide and other gases could cause serious health problems for anyone who lives in your home. Your pets could also be vulnerable if carbon monoxide isn’t contained in a timely manner.

You Can’t Put a Price on Peace of Mind

Not having to worry about an HVAC component breaking down suddenly can make it much easier to sleep at night. It can also make it much easier to leave your kids or pets behind while you go to work or travel for business. This is because you are unlikely to receive a frantic phone call from a loved one saying that the house is cold or that there is a gas leak.

During a service appointment, you can feel free to ask any questions that you may have about your HVAC system. Learning more about why your thermostat clicks when the furnace comes on or how to protect your condenser unit may help to reduce your stress level. Having regular inspections also means that you know ahead of time if a part or an entire component needs to be repaired. Knowing about possible repairs ahead of time means that you can make proactive adjustments to your budget.

With more than 35 years in business, the folks at Breeze Air Conditioning in Palm Desert can meet your heating and cooling needs. Our NATE-certified technicians can repair air conditioners, install heating systems and design custom HVAC systems for your home. We also consult on and offer green tech options. If you are looking for a quality company to take care of your home’s HVAC system, give us a call right away.