Your HVAC system is probably the most important mechanical component of your home as it dictates how comfortable you and your family remain throughout the year. Regular maintenance is essential to making sure you’re getting the most out of your investment, but it can be easy to forget about. That’s why an HVAC maintenance agreement can help you protect your investment while also minimizing your energy costs.

HVAC maintenance is necessary to keeping your HVAC system at peak performance. No matter how state-of-the-art the equipment, it will require regular attention to keep it saving you as much money as possible. Grime can build up over time and cause parts to be overworked or worse, corrode them. That’s why a thorough cleaning and inspection of all the parts is so important. It not only helps to protect you from unexpected breakdowns; it will keep the whole system working as efficiently as possible.

HVAC maintenance agreements are useful because by demonstating that you care enought to have regular preventative maintenance performed on your HVAC systems, equipment manufacturers will provide extended warranties up tp 10 years and beyond at no additonal charge. COnversely, without regular maitnenance een the most basic warranties may be voided .

In addtion the installing HVAC contractor may offer significant repair discounts up to 15% or greater and a 1 year waranty on any repair or upgrade along with priority scheduling for customers who choose to have a preventative maitnenance agreement with them.

These types of plans usually include two different inspections a year. One is recommended for the fall before the cold of winter strikes and the other for the spring, when you’re preparing for the brutal Texas summer heat. Doing it in the more temperate months will ensure that your home will be energy efficient and ready to keep you comfortable at any time of the year.

This also helps you stay on top of your maintenance schedule. Your HVAC contractor will remind you when you need another inspection and will work with you to pick a time that is convenient.

Many contractors offer different levels of HVAC maintenance agreements and you should review the different offers carefully so that you don’t end up paying for services you don’t need. For example, if you’re still under a warranty that covers parts, you don’t need to pay additionally for a plan that would cover any replacement parts.

For more information, contact Crawford Servicestoday. We proudly serve the Dallas Metro area.

Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information about maintenance agreements and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

Crawford Services provides heating, air conditioning and plumbing services to all of North Texas. Visit our website to see our special offers and get started today!     

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