The Benefits of Regular HVAC Maintenance

Having regular maintenance performed around the house might seem like a daunting idea for your bank account. For this reason, many homeowners decide to take action and make home maintenance a DIY project. But is this really the wisest move?

While homeowners can find out how to do just about anything online by searching on Google or YouTube, unfortunately, the results aren’t always what they expect. Especially when it comes to your HVAC unit, it’s always best to call a professional HVAC contractor.

Why Do I Need to Maintain My HVAC Unit Regularly?

You’re more likely to call an HVAC expert when you have some serious issues with your air conditioning or heating unit. However, there’s no need to wait for your problems to get worse when you can take practical preventive measures.

Let’s consider some of the main benefits of having a professional provide regular maintenance on your HVAC unit.

Avoid More Expensive Repairs

Severe problems with your HVAC unit are usually the result of more minor issues that haven’t been dealt with promptly. When they arise, the costs of just calling an HVAC professional to take a look start to add up, beginning with their “show up” fee. Other charges include:

Labor charges (usually per hour)
Cost of parts (can range from $100 for circuit boards to $1000 for repairing leaks)
Service fees (charged by some companies)

When you make the wise decision to have an expert regularly service your HVAC unit, you eliminate “show up” fees and catch issues before they become bigger headaches. On the other hand, the average cost of an HVAC maintenance visit can range between $90 and $200.

Extends The Life of Your HVAC Unit

The average lifespan of an HVAC unit can be anywhere from 10 to 15 years. But if you regularly tune up your unit, that lifespan can be extended. In addition, you will be surprised how smoothly your unit will run when your technician replaces worn-out parts when necessary and cleans dirty fans.

Lowers Your Utility Bill

Keeping your HVAC in tip-top shape will definitely keep it running longer, but it will also place less stress on your unit. The benefit of this is that a well-functioning system won’t have to work harder to cool your home, which will result in lower utility bills.

Enjoy Healthier Air

Your family's health will be directly affected by the condition of your HVAC system, so if your unit is dirty, it can't supply clean, healthy air. Regular maintenance to your unit includes actively seeking out and removing dust, dander, germs, odors, and allergens that can enter your home.

What’s Included in HVAC Maintenance?

Your HVAC technician will ensure that both your unit's indoor and outdoor components are checked. Regular maintenance includes checking:

Coolant levels
The circuits
Safety controls
Drain lines
Condensate pumps
All caps and valves
Electrical components
HVAC filters

During this full maintenance check, your technician can find any issues with your HVAC unit.

Schedule Your Maintenance Check With RamzAir

RamzAir is dedicated to providing the best HVAC service in Jacksonville, NC, and its surrounding areas. We have the know-how to tackle everything from the smallest of repairs to larger projects. A properly maintained system will help your system operate at its fullest capacity and extends its life, saving you money in the long term.