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Doing without professional HVAC maintenance is no bargain. Costly component replacements, along with significant labor costs, are often the consequence when a furnace or air conditioner needs repair because an initially minor malfunction has morphed into a major breakdown. Because system energy efficiency is one of the first casualties of neglected HVAC maintenance, you may also be paying significantly higher monthly electricity and/or gas bills and wondering why.
Another major issue is the fact that a record of annual preventive maintenance by a certified HVAC contractor is often required by the warranty terms of a furnace or air conditioner should the unit require repair or replacement coverage.
Here’s the typical life span of heating and cooling components and how HVAC maintenance matters:
Furnace Maintenance
A gas-fired central furnace generally provides long service life ranging from 15 to 30 years.
Fulfilling this extended life span assumes annual furnace preventive maintenance by a qualified technician to ensure that manufacturer-recommended service is performed and any incipient issues are identified and resolved before they become big problems.
Since safety is a critical element of gas-furnace operation, annual maintenance also includes inspections and tests to confirm function of safety components and ensure safe operation.
Central AC Maintenance
Today’s central air conditioners incorporate complex technology to maximize cooling performance and energy efficiency. Regular professional maintenance is vital to you being able to enjoy the benefits of these advancements.
Depending on the manufacturer and typical annual hours of operation, a central AC can be expected to last an average of 12 to 17 years.
According to industry statistics, the operating costs, reliability, and ultimate service life of a central air conditioner can be impacted if professional maintenance by a certified HVAC technician is neglected.
Because certain warranty coverage may be void without a record of annual maintenance, the cost of expensive repairs and component replacements will likely fall entirely on the homeowner.
Talk to the experts at Air Assurance for more information about the benefits of regular HVAC maintenance by experienced, certified professionals.