According to Statista, in 2019 there was a global demand for HVAC systems costing as much as $240.8 billion. Many of these costs involved replacements or significant repairs of heating and cooling systems in homes and businesses across the United States. Having preventative heating maintenance conducted on an HVAC system can help reduce the chances of something breaking, causing the need for costly repairs or replacing the system. Continue reading to learn more about why preventative heating maintenance is so essential.

What Is Preventative Heating Maintenance?

Preventative maintenance on an HVAC system, especially the heating elements, can help increase the life of your system while reducing energy bills. A trained and certified service technician can provide necessary maintenance on an HVAC system, including conducting the following maintenance checks:

1. Straightening out all condenser coils
2. Cleaning condenser coils
3. Checking refrigerant levels
4. Inspecting for leaks
5. Checking gas connections
6. Tightening any loose connections and electrical components
7. Lubricating all moving parts
8. Checking the air filter
9. Testing the thermostat

What Are the Benefits of Preventative Heating Maintenance?

Compared to significant repairs or HVAC replacement, the relatively small investment associated with preventative heating maintenance is worth the expense. In addition, preventative maintenance provides residential and commercial clients with many benefits, including cleaner air and more energy efficiency. Some of the top benefits of routine and preventative maintenance on your HVAC system include:

1. Saving money long-term
2. Reducing energy bills
3. Preventing costly breakdowns
4. Extending the life of the system
5. Meeting all warranty requirements
6. Improving indoor air quality
7. Improving comfort indoors
8. Keeping the home or business safer and healthier
9. Helping the environment
10. Providing peace of mind

What Can Happen If I Do Not Have Preventative Maintenance for My HVAC System?

Failing to conduct preventative heating maintenance can result in many things including minor HVAC system issues eventually becoming more significant and costly problems. Other issues that may occur without preventative maintenance include ventilation problems, refrigerant leaks, obstructions, gas leaks, and electrical issues.

The last thing you want to do is go through another season with an HVAC unit that isn't working properly. This is why preventative maintenance is so crucial for the life of your system. Our goal is to help keep our clients comfortable all year long with an efficiently working HVAC system. If your system is overdue for preventative maintenance, give us a call to schedule an appointment with one of our HVAC service professionals at Incredible Hvac LLC. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you soon!