Greetings and salutations from Reasonable Air, LLC. We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Easter celebration! Now that Spring has arrived in all its glory, let’s take a moment to discuss the importance of seasonal maintenance for your HVAC system.
The benefits of having regular system maintenance/performance evaluations are numerous. One of the most important things to consider is the longevity of the system. Having the correct refrigerant level/charge in the system is critical. Maintaining clean refrigerant coils will provide maximum airflow and efficiency, and system capacity. Keeping the airflow capacity of the system at optimal level is critical to avoid overworking the blower motor and even overheating the compressor. This can also improve and enhance system life span. A clean evaporator coil can enhance your indoor air quality, too. This is especially important for those who may suffer from seasonal allergies. When an air quality issue arises, scheduled maintenance visits can be the key time to discuss upgrade of an old, worn-out system or IAQ accessories such as UV lights or air purifiers.
Another vital reason to have routine maintenance is to get out ahead of the minor repairs and parts replacements. This helps to deter expensive repairs or even system failures later. Parts like capacitors and contactors that become worn or deteriorated beyond the manufacturer’s specifications can cause fan motors and compressors to overwork. This can lead to higher energy bills, and eventually, costly repairs. Some food for thought: the capacitor you replace now can prevent the fan motor failure later or a contactor failure can lead to a very expensive compressor replacement when left unaddressed.
Safety is a pressing aspect that stresses the importance of system inspections. Bad (faulty) electrical connections or damaged wiring can be dangerous and even create a fire hazard. The heat caused by loose connections can result in ‘arcing’, creating a hazardous environment that is prime for a devastating end.
All that being said, we recommend having semi-annual maintenance performed on the heating and cooling equipment that you rely on for your “castle comfort”. The cost of this type of service is quite minimal in comparison to having a major system failure due to an often preventable issue or the distress of losing the comfortability of your home on a sweltering summer day.
Here at Reasonable Air, LLC, we offer a maintenance agreement that covers regular system testing/inspection and which also includes, discounts on repairs and system installations, as well as a waived charge waiver for the first trouble call and discounts on subsequent travel charges, should any be needed, while under the agreement.
We pray that your family remains safe and comfortable during the months ahead. Feel free to submit any questions you may have via our website and we appreciate each and every one of our loyal fans.