Your HVAC system is a major part of your home, and you want to be protected in case of a breakdown. There are typically two strategies to protect yourself, either with warranties or a regular HVAC maintenance plan. If you can’t do both, for most homes, an HVAC system maintenance plan is the best option.
Why Choose a Maintenance Plan?
There are a few important reasons why preventing your system from breaking down is better than replacing parts when they malfunction or break.
- Regular service. A warranty plan doesn’t always come with any extra service. A maintenance plan on the other hand consists of regular professional cleaning, inspecting, testing and fixing to keep your system running smoothly.
- Emergency service when you need it. A maintenance plan often comes with exceptional emergency service. If you are a regular client of a local company, they will try to fix the rare breakdown as fast as possible. Compared to the standard expensive emergency repairs, you’ll likely get a discount.
- Costs less over time. Warranties don’t always cover every type of issue or damage. A maintenance plan on the other hand aims to prevent any problems before they develop. Compared to the inconvenience of warranty returns and repairs or general emergency repair costs, you’ll likely come out ahead over time with a maintenance plan.
- Energy efficiency. A maintenance plan also will keep your system running at peak efficiency, saving you money on energy bills. Debris such as dust and dirt or small malfunctions usually result in poorer heat transfer or airflow, which could be avoided with maintenance.
If you’re interested in an HVAC system maintenance plan for your Twin Cities Metro Area home, please contact us at Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about HVAC system maintenance and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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