The Importance of HVAC Maintenance in the Spring
Warm weather is here in North Carolina and it’s important to make sure your air conditioning unit is ready for the heat. By this time of the year, you’ve probably already flipped the thermostat to A/C but after a long winter it’s important to ensure that your unit is running efficiently. Scheduling spring maintenance for your HVAC unit is important for many reasons.
Preventing HVAC Breakdowns.
Often repair and service calls are due to broken or malfunctioning parts within your HVAC unit. Depending on the part, these repairs can be costly, but the good news is that often they can be prevented. A scheduled preventative maintenance agreement when the season first starts includes:
- An inspection of all electrical and cabinet parts
- Cleaning the evaporator coil (if needed)
- Cleaning out condensate lines that can often become clogged
- Tightening electrical connections
- Checking voltage and capacitor performance
- And many other important elements you can find here.
Preventing a problem before it begins will not only save you money in the long run but also provides you with peace of mind throughout the entire season.
Improve The Efficiency of Your Heating & Air Unit
If your HVAC unit is not properly maintained, connections can become loose, coils get dirty, and it may not be performing at its most efficient level. What does this mean to you? When your unit is working, but not at maximum capacity, it leads to longer cycles. This leads to high electrical bills.
Extending The Life of Your HVAC Unit.
Any automotive mechanic will advise you that routinely changing the oil in your car and scheduling a 100,000 mile tune up will keep it running longer. The same principle applies when it comes to an investment like your heating and air conditioning unit. By scheduling regular maintenance to inspect the parts of your unit, you can effectively add months or even years to the lifespan of your heating and air conditioning system.
Saving You Money.
According to the US Department of Energy, “Heating and cooling your home uses more energy than any other system in your home. Typically, 43% of a home utility bill goes to heating and cooling. By combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with appropriate insulation, air sealing, and thermostat settings, you can cut your energy use for heating and cooling from 20% to 50%.”
You may not realize that your heating and unit is damaged or inefficient. A semiannual maintenance agreement not only ensures that your unit is in top shape, but that you’re saving money by having the most efficient system possible.
Keep Our Community Cool for Over 50 Years.
Thornton’s Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving the heating and cooling needs of Alamance County and surrounding areas for over 50 years. Allow our trustworthy, reliable and experienced team to help you stay cool this spring and all summer by scheduling your HVAC maintenance today. Call us to get started or find out more here.
