Why Houston Homeowners Need Twice-yearly AC Maintenance Visits
Twice-yearly AC maintenance visits can futureproof your Houston-area HVAC system, no matter how old or new it is.
Who Advocates for Regular AC Checks?
If you ask AC companies across the Houston area, they will tell you scheduling preventative maintenance for your air conditioner is a smart move. We recommend scheduling an air conditioner check in the spring and a heater check in the fall.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), a trade association, has even set standards for quality AC maintenance visits. Locally, the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association of Greater Houston offers many reasons why AC maintenance can prevent unexpected breakdowns and repairs.
For reasons of energy efficiency and comfort, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Star program recommends twice-yearly air conditioner maintenance.
Benefits of AC Maintenance Visits
Preserves AC Longevity
Regular air conditioner maintenance prolongs the life of your air conditioner or heat pump. This essential appliance can last as little as 10 years and upwards of 20 years. You can move the needle closer to 20 years with regular maintenance.
Lowers Utility Bills
Regular air conditioner maintenance will enhance this essential appliance’s efficiency. Higher efficiency, in turn, can lead to lower utility bills. Who doesn’t want lower utility bills?
Ensures Healthy Indoor Air Quality
Healthy indoor air is another benefit of air conditioner system maintenance. They will check your air filters, your whole home air purification system if you have one, and check humidity levels. Too much indoor relative humidity can be uncomfortable, above 60% according to the EPA, and invite mold.
In the fall, an HVAC technician will be looking at safety measures related to your heating system. Heaters have many safety measures built-in, and your technician will check them all. If you use a gas furnace, they will make sure that the system is properly ventilating so that carbon monoxide cannot build up.
Protects Air Conditioner Warranty
When you install a new air conditioning system, whether it’s a variable-speed model, mini split, or heat pump, preserving the manufacturer’s warranty is a big deal. If an expensive part goes out unexpectedly, a manufacturer’s warranty can save the day.
If you’ve never had a maintenance visit, that could void the manufacturer’s warranty when you need it most.
Prevents Costly Air Conditioner Repairs and Breakdowns
Believe it or not, regular air conditioner inspections, twice a year, can spot minor repairs before they become major ones. And while no mechanical system is perfect 100% of the time, preventative maintenance eliminates most common breakdowns.
Ask About an Air Conditioner Scheduled Maintenance Plan
Trying to remember every home maintenance task can be tough because life gets busy. Ask your favorite Houston area air conditioning and heating contractor if they have a preventative maintenance plan. Signing up for a preventative maintenance agreement can save time and make it easy to keep your indoor heating and cooling system working its best all year.
We call our prepaid preventative maintenance plan our “Set It and Forget It Assurance Plan.” Upon purchase, we agree to come out to service and maintain your air conditioning system twice a year in the fall and the spring. And, we send you a reminder to pick the best day and time for you.
Give Your Air Conditioner the Royal Treatment
By giving your air conditioning system regular maintenance, you can avoid the most common breakdowns. Many customers who schedule regular AC maintenance don’t really have trouble with breakdowns at all.
Trust our experienced AC Specialists at Castle A/C & Heating, a family-owned company serving Central, South, and West Houston, Texas, to maintain your air conditioning system. Our licensed air conditioning technicians bring air conditioning service straight to your door.
Call or text us at (713) 667-7606 or schedule an appointment online to schedule a maintenance visit for your air conditioner and heater today.
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