To properly maintain a home's heating and cooling system, timing is everything.
Simply waiting until something breaks can be risky, as more than just discomfort can result. Especially in wintertime, the risk of issues like frozen pipes from malfunctioning HVAC systems can compound costs.
For this reason, a proactive approach to HVAC maintenance can save money, prevent breakdowns, and extend the HVAC's lifespan.
Prudential Heating and Cooling consistently recommends that homeowners schedule maintenance twice a year, ideally in spring and fall to prepare for the temperature and weather extremes that can come in the seasons following each.
Below, we consider some of the top reasons why these two “shoulder seasons” are ideal for scheduling HVAC maintenance.
The air conditioner failing on the hottest day of summer or furnace breaking down during freezing temperatures can be potentially dangerous.
These also happen to be bad times to discover you need repairs. That's because many HVAC companies tend to be booked during this season. They need to take care of unexpected breakdowns and seasonal issues for other homeowners.
Spring maintenance prepares cooling systems for demanding summer months. Our technicians identify worn components, low refrigerant levels, or electrical issues with a risk of breakdown, among other essential diagnostics.
Our fall maintenance readies the heating system with preventive measures that makes it far less likely to experience a breakdown even during harsh winter weather.
For HVAC companies, spring and fall are like the calm before the storm of summer and winter service calls.
During these fall and spring, customers generally enjoy more-flexible scheduling, including convenient appointment times that fit within busy schedules.
Scheduling your maintenance during the less-busy seasons nets customers priority service at standard rates. And if you are noticing issues in the fall or spring, getting service then can be a good time to discuss options for repairs or, if necessary, replacement, before experiencing an emergency situation in temperature extremes.
Well-maintained HVAC systems consume less energy yet still offer the same comfort level. Spring and fall maintenance keeps system operations efficient before the seasons that are the most burdensome on HVAC systems.
Our technicians clean components, tighten electrical connections, lubricate moving parts, replace air filters, and find optimal system settings. Such tune-ups can improve efficiency when the air conditioner is running daily during a scorching summer or the furnace is keeping the home warm during frigid winter weather.
Beyond better comfort, higher efficiency leads to real savings on monthly energy bills. So, regular maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance can do more than just save against costly repairs, but can be a good idea to mitigate against increased energy bills.
HVAC systems rarely fail without a detectable small issue gradually worsening until it causes a complete breakdown or damages other components.
Spring and fall maintenance lets our certified technicians spot potentially harmful minor problems while these are still fixable.
For example, stopping a small refrigerant leak early prevents compressor damage that could cost a lot to repair.
Think of regular HVAC maintenance as like routine oil changes for a car: it's an investment that prevents major mechanical failures down the road.
HVAC systems cost thousands of dollars to replace, so proper maintenance that extends a system's lifespan is a worthy investment.
Spring and fall tune-ups keep equipment running smoothly, reduce wear and tear, cleans dirty components, corrects poor airflow, and stops systems from working harder than necessary.
Neglected systems are strained by dirty coils, clogged filters, and poorly lubricated parts. These can all lead to premature failure. Scheduling biannual maintenance with Prudential Heating and Cooling can protect your investment and postpone the eventual need for replacement.
Our technicians clean or replace filters and remove debris from coils to make sure proper airflow goes cleanly throughout your system. Our cleaning process takes care of accumulations of dust, pollen, mold spores, and other contaminants that may be circulating through your home.
For allergy sufferers, spring maintenance gets rid of winter buildup before pollen season arrives, while fall maintenance takes care of summer accumulation before winter hits.
Cleaner systems have cleaner air, which is healthier for everyone in the home but especially important for anyone with respiratory issues, allergies, or young children.
Knowing your system has been professionally inspected and tuned up lets you relax, knowing it is ready to take on whatever weather summer or winter has in store. Hot summer nights with a properly functioning air conditioner and cold winter evenings with a reliable furnace are the cherries on top of maintenance service.
Want to prepare your HVAC system for cold winters and hot summers? Schedule seasonal maintenance with Prudential Heating and Cooling! Our comprehensive maintenance service takes care of the basics as well as specialized tasks so that you can get the most out of your HVAC system! We offer expert advice in home-maintenance tips. If you need professionals for repairing or replacing parts of your HVAC system, you know who to call!
