4 Reasons why your HVAC needs Regular Maintenance

28 Feb 4 Reasons why your HVAC needs Regular Maintenance

SERVING AREAS OF BRISTOL, JOHNSON CITY, AND KINGSPORT TN

Your HVAC unit keeps you warm during the winter and cool when it’s miserably hot outside. You probably don’t give it much thought as you adjust the temperature from day to day, until suddenly your unit isn’t working like it should. While HVAC breakdowns can happen at any time, regular maintenance can help decrease the likelihood that you will get stuck feeling uncomfortable be it winter or summer. If you are looking to get your HVAC unit serviced in Kingsport, Thompson Electrical Service has four reasons why regular maintenance is essential at prolonging the life of your unit, and helping you avoid unexpected breakdowns.

1. Protects your HVAC warranty

HVAC units often come backed with a warranty, offering protection from anywhere between five to ten years. But, if you don’t abide by the conditions of the warranty, such as having your unit serviced regularly, you could risk jeopardizing the warranty coverage, leaving you to foot an expensive repair bill. While warranties may not cover the entire cost to replace your unit, it usually will cover the parts necessary to repair your unit if the component malfunctions at no fault of your own.

2. Prevents unexpected HVAC repairs

Trained HVAC technicians in Kingsport can perform routine maintenance such as inspecting drain pans for a blockage, looking for any leaks, inspect the pilot light for the furnace, and clear debris away from the outside unit. While you might be able to do some of these things if you are rather handy, inspecting belts, ball bearings, and fans may be more in-depth than what you are able to handle. An inspection presents an opportunity to have any potential problems with these components addressed right away, instead of waiting until one breaks, leaving you with an uncomfortable temperature in your home.

3. Save money by improved efficiency

HVAC units tend to lose efficiency over time as they age. While you may not notice this decrease right away, it slowly will take a toll on your unit, eventually increasing your power bill. Even then, you may just chalk the increase up to more usage, but if you notice your bill getting more expensive than usual, it’s worth investigating just to be sure it isn’t your unit. If, however, you find that the problem is your HVAC unit is losing its efficiency, it’s time to call the HVAC technicians at Thompson Electrical Service.

4. Breathe easier

Your HVAC unit is designed to circulate the air inside your home. This means that the dust and particles in your home are circulating through your ductwork, into the unit, and back into your home again. This is one reason why changing your air filters regularly is essential, but also, having regular maintenance removes this dirt and grim buildup that otherwise could compromise the air quality, and the inner workings of your unit. Improving the air quality in your home could be especially beneficial for anyone that may suffer from allergies or a respiratory disease, which generally are made worse by poor air quality. Even if you are healthy without any of these issues, you probably don’t want to breathe polluted air anyways!

HVAC Servicing in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol

At Thompson Electrical Service, we recommend servicing your HVAC system at least twice a year, once before summer, and once before winter. These visits allow us to thoroughly inspect, and clean the unit both inside and out, to protect the unit’s warranty, save you money in repairs down the road, increase its efficiency, and produce cleaner air inside of your home or business. To learn more about our services or to schedule a maintenance visit, please call (423) 343-5726 or contact us.