If you haven’t had preventive maintenance performed on your home’s heating and cooling system this year, there are some things you should know about the importance of keeping your system running at its best. The most important benefit of a well-maintained HVAC system is safety, but there are others, including cleaner air, lower costs and a more comfortable home. Last but not least, regular maintenance can help avoid a furnace breakdown on a cold winter night and will cost less than repairs done during an after-hours emergency service call.

Safety

Having your HVAC system inspected and serviced regularly by a qualified HVAC technician helps ensure safe operation. Problems that can lead to fire hazards, carbon monoxide leaks or other dangerous situations can be caught early or prevented with proper professional maintenance, keeping your home and family safe. Regular maintenance also helps reduce the amount of dust, bacteria, mold spores, allergens and other contaminants circulating through indoor air by your HVAC system.

Reliability

Preventive maintenance helps minimize wear on HVAC components, reducing risk of breakdowns. Regular inspection by an HVAC professional helps ensure that problems with the system are caught and repaired early, before they become large enough to cause equipment failures.

Reduced Costs

Preventive maintenance, done regularly, keeps HVAC systems at peak performance and efficiency levels, which lowers operating costs. A system that is running at its most smooth and efficient level uses less energy than a poorly maintained one, minimizing energy costs. Well-maintained systems need fewer repairs, lowering expenses, and last longer, allowing more years of use before replacement costs become an issue.

Of course, fewer breakdowns and more efficient operation mean a more comfortable home, too, a benefit that any homeowner is bound to appreciate. If you would like more information on preventive maintenance or any other home comfort topic, please contact us at Powers Heating & Air. Our highly trained HVAC professionals take pride in providing reliable service to our valued customers in Peachtree City and the surrounding area.

Our goal is to help educate our customers in Peachtree City, Georgia and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). 

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