Does Your Old Friend Need A Tuneup?

Your HVAC is a great friend. With just a little upkeep and some minor repairs along the way, a refrigerator can last twenty years or longer. It may even outlast its usefulness. Consider the fact that any appliance ten years or older is generally an energy waster because technologies improve all the time regarding efficiency.

 

 

Not so many years ago, a 10 SEER rated heat pump was considered the top of the line, and many people are still using them. Technicians will tell you today that installing a 16 SEER system presents much better energy savings.

 

Not only do HVAC systems become outdated, they become less energy efficient as they operate. A unit should be serviced twice yearly to remain in top shape and functioning at the best cost savings. The smart homeowner monitors energy usage on a monthly basis to compare to previous years. This can often give a hint if something is wrong with the central unit, which is typically the biggest energy consumer in the home.

 

 

As essential as it is to tune up the mechanical parts of the HVAC system, visual inspections and maintaining that the air is not leaking out anywhere is equally important. It is possible for small animals to cause a problem with ductwork, for example, or tape can come loose and insulation can degrade for any number of reasons.

 

Things just wear out over time, and the ones that get used the most generally go first. Heating and cooling units are expensive to change out, so it is much more important to maintain them to avoid costly replacements. If you haven't had yours checked recently, it is highly likely that you are not getting the best efficiency and service from your HVAC system.

 

 

Just as people need checkups and health maintenance, so does the equipment in your home. If you have your HVAC unit serviced and maintained when you should, you'll receive better performance along with energy savings. Proper care will assure you of many valued years of service from your heating and cooling equipment.