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4 Reasons Your HVAC System Needs Regular Check-ups

Published by Melanie Riggs

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More Than An Air Filter

What if we told you that regular HVAC maintenance would save you money and make you more comfortable? Does that sound appealing?

Let’s start with a question: do you know what regular maintenance your HVAC system needs? We applaud all of you who remember to change the air filters every few months, but the reality is, your system needs more than that.

It’s like remembering to refill the gas tank in your car and thinking it doesn’t need anything else. Like a car, your HVAC system has many complex parts, all of which need to be working well in order for the overall system to run efficiently and avoid further damages. To help make things a little bit clearer, we’ve put together a list of our top four reasons your HVAC system needs a regular check-up.

1. Preventing Severe (and Expensive) Malfunctions

You may have heard it said that $1 of prevention is worth $10 of solution. One of the most important reasons we recommend our Energy Savings Agreement (our regular maintenance plan) is that a little bit of money for a check up can help prevent much more severe – and expensive – damages to your system.

Our expert technicians know all of the little hoses, wires, and other confusing parts of your system and how they work. By checking up on them every 6-12 months, they can help make sure your system avoids more costly repairs that would otherwise occur without warning. If you’re curious, see what our techs will inspect and improve every time they perform routine maintenance!

2. Improved Climate Control

Over time, your HVAC system will begin to lose some of its initial strength and efficiency. The result is that your system will be less effective in actually reaching your desired temperature. It will take longer, leaving you uncomfortable for what can feel like forever. Especially with the heat of summer coming, you want your HVAC system to be ready to go, not struggling to wake up like a perpetual Monday morning.

During regular maintenance, our techs make sure that your system is running as efficiently as possible. If they find any parts of your setup that are not running efficiently, they can make sure they are restored to maximum strength, helping you get the most out of your system for years to come.

3. Helping Your Energy Bill

A big reason some people don’t get regular maintenance done is the up-front cost to have a professional come take a look. We understand that. But what most people miss is that in these check-ups, our techs don’t just look for broken parts. They also work to make your system run as efficiently as possible.

We mentioned above that your HVAC unit will lose some of the strength and efficiency over time. The harder your HVAC has to work to reach your desired temperature, the more energy it will consume. Thankfully, our techs know just what to do to keep your unit running strong without running up a painful monthly energy bill. Over time, you will actually be SAVING money by having one of our techs look at your unit periodically to keep it as energy efficient as possible.

4. Prolonging your HVAC’s Lifespan

If you want a car to last to 100,000 miles, you don’t neglect regular check-ups, right? Eventually, your unit will need to be replaced, but that day doesn’t have to be soon! For a combination of the reasons above, your HVAC system needs regular check-ups to reach its 10-15 year potential. Similar to reason #3, if you want to save money in the long run by extending your unit’s lifespan, regular maintenance is an absolute must!

So, What’s My Next Step?

For Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, MSCO is the most trusted and dependable name in town. Our decades of experience and commitment to excellence provide our customers with the best service, products, and workmanship available. If you’re interested in having your HVAC unit primed for all these benefits, take a look at our Energy Savings Agreement (our regular maintenance plan) to see how you can save money and live more comfortably.

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Technician Rick did an outstanding job of completing my annual service check, correcting minor problems and cleaning my system prior to the summer season. What impressed me most is that he took the time to point out other issues in my attic (loose fitting at the hot water heater) and even outside (water spigot leaking) and fixed both on his own since they were easy fixes. What a great service professional and so rare to find someone honest and willing to take a few extra moments to help out. Thanks for a great experience!

- Mark B.

Technician Rick did an outstanding job of completing my annual service check, correcting minor problems and cleaning my system prior to the summer season. What impressed me most is that he took the time to point out other issues in my attic (loose fitting at the hot water heater) and even outside (water spigot leaking) and fixed both on his own since they were easy.

- Mark B.

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