The Benefits of Preventative Maintenance on Your HVAC Unit

Your air conditioner cools and filters the air inside your home, so you can enjoy worry-free cool, clean, fresh air throughout the day. In fact, it can be easy to overlook the importance of your air conditioning unit until it stops working properly. Most air conditioners require occasional preventive maintenance to keep them running smoothly throughout their lifetime. Performing preventive maintenance can ensure your unit operates at the highest efficiency without premature breakdowns. Does this sound familiar?  Changing the oil in you car, pumping your septic tank every 3 – 5 years, going to the dentist for regular cleanings…

Here are the three main reasons that everyone should schedule regular maintenance on your AC unit:

•  Reduce Energy Costs

Regular preventive maintenance as simple as cleaning can help improve the efficiency of your air conditioning unit and save money on your electric bill. A dirty air filter in an AC unit can interfere with the machine's ability to circulate cool air throughout the room. As a result, the air conditioner can run longer each day or cause you to change the temperature setting because the room feels warm even though the unit is running. High Performance HVAC indicates that dirty condenser coils can cause the air compressor to run harder, which draws more amps from your electric service and results in higher electric bills.

•  Lower Repair Costs

Preventative maintenance can save a lot of money in repair costs by catching small problems before they become bigger, more expensive problems. Not only does a dirty condenser coil typically force the air conditioner to work harder and drive up the electric bill, but also a dirty coil can also force the compressor to work much harder and can result in premature failure of the compressor. The cost to check and clean condenser coils is generally much lower than the cost of replacing the compressor. Preventive maintenance can also detect other issues such as a water leak in the system that could cause damage to the AC unit or to the building structure.  Also, if you constantly need a technician to put more Freon in your system, spend the extra money and fix the leak and repair it.  You will save money in the long run.

• Extend Equipment Life

Extend the life of your air conditioning unit by taking care of it throughout its working life. Air conditioners work best when they are regularly serviced and cleaned as needed. If one part fails to work as it was designed to, it can cause stress to the entire air conditioning system and result in a total breakdown. Keeping all parts in good working order means less stress on the equipment overall. The unit functions better over the long term and it can last much longer than a unit that has not been sufficiently maintained. 

RooterPLUS! is available 7 days a week to perform these maintenance calls.  Our two visits per year (one for your heating system and one for you AC) involve a thorough 30-point inspection and will guarantee you will stay comfortable all year!!