We may not be able to count on the economic climate getting better any time soon, but it’s a safe bet that Tulsa homeowners can count on fierce winters and sizzling hot summer climates. We depend heavily on our heating and air conditioning systems to keep our families comfortable and safe. However, most people never worry about their air conditioning and heating unit until it makes a funny noise, smells odd or worse, stops working in the dead of night. Think of it as changing the oil in your car. If you neglect the maintenance on your car, your engine might fail, your brakes might fail, you won't get very good gas mileage. All of which will cost you more money in the long run.It is vital that you have a qualified HVAC contractor to perform seasonal preventative maintenance on your system in the spring and fall to prevent this sort of thing from happening. Your Tulsa heating and air conditioning experts can catch minuscule problems before they become huge, expensive dilemmas. In fact, over 70% of failures are caused by lack of routine maintenance.Issues such as over-ventilated spaces, frayed wiring, dirty equipment and leaks in the ductwork significantly drive your monthly operation costs up. It is better that your HVAC professional finds a small refrigerant leak, rather than waiting until improper refrigerant levels burn out the compressor, which is by far the most costly A/C repair. Protecting your investment with a preventative maintenance agreement is imperative.Regular tune-ups and service ensures equipment longevity. Think of it as “equipment insurance". A bi-annual preventative maintenance agreement ensures that your heating and air conditioning system consistently works at peak efficiency, and also ensures that it is working safely.Spotting potential problems saves you from equipment failure, downtime and money further down the road. Were you aware that your HVAC system accounts for almost half of the cost of your residential energy bill? Being proactive is smart--foryou and your pocketbook. They initially cost very little money, but can save you big in the long run.If your heating and air conditioning unit is more than 10 years old, you may also want to consider upgrading to an Energy Star unit and trim high utility costs-by as much as $200 per year. If your unit is more than 20 years old, you can save up to 50% off your utility bills!Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide. Air Assurance services the Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.