An annual maintenance plan for the HVAC system in your Twin Cities area home offers more than just peace of mind. Having the plan can reduce response time from your HVAC contractor, lower your energy bills and consumption, prolong the life of your equipment and more.
The Annual Maintenance Plan vs. an Extended Warranty
Many Twin Cities homeowners may feel an extended warranty on HVAC equipment, generally offered by a third party (neither the manufacturer nor the HVAC installer), can do the job of an annual maintenance plan. This is not true, since the warranty will only be in force if you maintain the system anyway. So you will pay twice – for maintenance and the extended warranty – when you can achieve the same results with just the annual maintenance agreement from your local, trusted HVAC contractor.
Benefits of an Annual Maintenance Plan
Most annual service plans will provide for semi-annual inspections and cleanings (one for heating system and a second for cooling equipment). This keeps your HVAC system running efficiently for both heating and cooling needs. Any minor issues are caught before becoming expensive repairs. Your HVAC technicians get to know your system and can streamline troubleshooting your HVAC system, knowing the equipment has received the finest care.
Other benefits include:
- Discounts on repair work, parts and labor
- A strong customer-contractor relationship built on regular contact and a sense of trust
- Lower utility bills because your furnace, boiler or heat pump, and your central air conditioner, all operate at peak efficiency
- Decreased greenhouse gases from emissions, since your system receives regular tune-ups
Front of the Line
A major advantage of an annual plan is your position in the HVAC contractor’s call list. By subscribing to a plan, you receive priority scheduling in the unlikely event of an equipment failure. Such treatment in the Twin Cities in winter can mean the difference between a peaceful night’s sleep or a desperate effort to keep your family warm.
To further help you weigh the benefits of an annual maintenance plan against a third party’s extended warranty, please contact us at Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning Co.
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 maintenance plans and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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