For many homes, the HVAC unit is something that simply works until it doesn’t. You may remember to change filters on a regular basis, but did you know that maintaining your air conditioner doesn’t stop there?
In fact, a regular annual service call from a licensed HVAC professional can prevent all kinds of future issues, saving you a huge amount of money in the long run. It is much less expensive to maintain your system properly than to pay for repairs every few years, not to mention the fact that maintenance prolongs the life of your unit.
Sounds good in the abstract, but what does it really mean when an AC repair person says “preventative maintenance?” It means preventing a long list of problems that can leave your home uncomfortable and your wallet empty, as the folks at Richmond’s Air in Houston, TX recently explained on their website.
In their surprisingly interested article on preventative AC maintenance, Richmond’s describes all of the various issues that can occur when maintenance is skipped. Some, like major system breakdowns, might seem obvious. Others, though, might be as new to you as they were to us. Did you know, for example, that you might be spending way too much on electricity to power your AC unit when an inexpensive coolant charge would make your air colder and your energy needs less? Were you aware that if you can’t produce records of proper annual maintenance on your air conditioner, you could be voiding your warranty?
Those are only a few of the eight issues covered in the article. To read the rest, head on over to the Richmond’s Air website.
