As the New Year approaches, many Arizona residents will once again make plans to kick off 2014 on a positive note by making a New Year’s Resolution. But, what would happen if that resolution you made focused on taking proactive measures to help multiple people as opposed to self-improvement? That would likely make you feel much better. And believe it or not, making a New Year’s resolution in 2014 to have your HVAC system checked on a bi-annual basis could pay significant dividends to improve the overall home air quality and comfort of everybody living inside your home.
There are many positives to having your home heating and air conditioning system checked twice per year that have been shown to save money, improve the quality of the air you breathe daily and even help you improve energy efficiency.
Three Smart Reasons For Having Your HVAC System Serviced Twice Per Year
#1 – Having your Heating and AC Unit Checked Saves Money Each Month
Did you know that the majority of heating and AC systems currently operating in Arizona do not function with peak efficiency? The reason for this is simple – they are dirty and do not receive the attention they need in order to work properly. There are several things that lead to AC and heating unit in-efficiency including:
- Dirty air filters: When the AC or Heating system is blocked of airflow it causes the unit to work much harder to cool or heat air. This is why the best way to improve the energy efficiency of your home heating or cooling system is to have the filters (both internal and external) replaced often. Doing this simple maintenance check can save you up to 25% on your monthly energy bill.
- Properly lubricated internal pieces and tight belts: Another leading cause of increased energy production for a home heating or AC unit is when the fluids are not changed periodically and belts are loose. This is why having your system inspected twice per year is good – not just for saving money on energy but also to extend the life of these major appliances.
#2 – Inspecting your Home Heating and AC Unit Will Improve Indoor Air Quality
A major component that homeowners tend to overlook during periodic maintenance is the air duct system. However, when a professional comes over to your home twice per year and inspects and cleans the ductwork inside your home, this vastly improves your indoor air quality. With most common colds, COPD flair-ups and other common breathing issues caused by poor air quality, you’ll quickly discover the positives of having clean air inside your home. Plus, just like the above maintenance issues, when a professional inspects your ductwork twice per year, and gives it a good cleaning, it will reduce the amount of energy needed to power your system, thereby saving money on monthly energy bills.
#3 – Maintenance Programs Are Easy to Remember When a Company Helps Remind You
Finally, the best reason to make a New Year’s Resolution in 2014 to have your HVAC system inspected is due to the fact that many professional service repair companies take proactive measures to communicate with their customers to remind them when it’s time for inspection. Whether this is through email communication, an SMS text message or a courtesy phone call, today’s technology allows professional HVAC service companies to keep their customers fully aware of important dates and times to have their home air systems inspected. It really is that easy.