When it comes to your HVAC system, maintenance is crucial. While professional tune-ups do cost money out-of-pocket, at the end of the day the money that you spend on maintenance will eventually give you savings. If you have been putting off scheduling a maintenance appointment because you do not want to pay the service charge, it is important that you really take a step back and learn the various ways that routine maintenance can save you money. Here are just 3 ways that hiring an expert for a professional tune-up can payoff:
In Eden Prairie and Minnetonka, temperatures can get as low as 6 degrees F in the winter months. Since the areas are prone to blistering cold winters, heating bills can skyrocket in November, December, January and February. The data shows that as much as 48% of a household’s energy use goes towards heating and cooling. Since it is only natural for residents in Minnesota to use more energy during the winter, it is important that you look for ways to increase the efficiency of your HVAC so that you can reduce costs.
One way that you can lower your energy usage is to make your system more efficient. Dust on your condenser coils, obstructions around the unit and clogged filters can make your equipment work harder than it needs to. With a tune-up, you can address all of this so it takes less power to fuel your furnace and air conditioning system.
Identifying Issues That Could Lead to a Breakdown Before It Happens
A minor problem can turn into a major one rather quickly. If you allow your equipment to run when there is a faulty blower or a malfunctioning motor, the problem may need repairs at the most inopportune time. When you have a breakdown, you have no choice but to call an air conditioning repair specialist for an emergency appointment to get the system up and running. By scheduling a professional tune-up, minor issues that could get worse over time can be identified and addressed so that you can avoid paying expensive repair bills months down the line.
Routine maintenance not only reduces how much you will spend on heater and air conditioning repair, it also extends the life of your equipment so that you get more for your money. Make sure that you keep track of your maintenance schedule and do not skip an appointment to save or you may pay more down the line.
Sources
Climate, dnr.state.mn.us
Tips: Heating and Cooling, energy.gov