Benefits of proper HVAC maintenance 

Regular maintenance for your air conditioning and heating system provides various overall benefits for your home. Continue reading this month's article to discover more about why you should get your next HVAC tune-up appointment scheduled and on the calendar as soon as possible!

Repair and Replacement Prevention

One of the biggest motivators for properly maintaining your system should be the substantial amount of money you'll be saving in the long run.

Instead of coughing up a huge sum for a major repair, or worse, a new unit entirely, you can pay for a regular tune-up to keep your system running smoothly and efficiently. When experiencing complications with your unit, it's often an easy fix. However, if taken too long to tend to, these small problems can quickly turn into a much larger issue. The casual, untreated wear and tear on your AC can eventually add up to costing you a whole new unit, which is guaranteed to be a higher fee and a more extensive process. A simple maintenance appointment can prevent many future headaches and expenses.

It's important to note each unit tends to come with a warranty that varies between make and model. Even so, if the owner isn't properly maintaining their system, the manufacturers hold the authority to void the warranty completely due to improper care.

Increase Energy Efficiency

Repairs aren't always the only expense weighing heavy on your wallet. When your system isn't properly taken care of, it has to work longer and harder to cool your space; this means you will typically be paying more than necessary on your monthly electric bill.

Dirty filters, air ducts, or coils can be huge contributors to slowing down the airflow within your home. Staying on top of these simple tasks can prevent you from breaking the bank completely by increasing the overall longevity of your system.

Air Quality

As mentioned earlier, a common cause of a system not performing to its fullest ability is dirty parts. This also directly impacts your health and the quality of the air being distributed throughout your home.

The dust particles within your system are being distributed throughout the air ducts and circulating into each room, which is not something anyone wants to be breathing in while relaxing on a day-to-day basis.

On another note, your AC also helps control the humidity of the air in your house. More humidity results in the air feeling thicker and hotter than it normally would. This also creates a musty smell throughout the home and increases the possibility of mildew or mold growth.

Keeping your system maintained not only ensures you are breathing in clean air but also remaining comfortable during the year.

Schedule Regularly

You can never be too sure of when you'll run into an HVAC issue, which is why it's important to schedule maintenance appointments regularly. Scheduling at least two tune-ups a year can ensure your unit is running in tip-top shape and allow you to experience optimal comfort and peace of mind. Give Western Air Next Gen a call and we'll be happy to get you and your unit taken care of!