Do HVAC Maintenance Agreements Really Equal $avings?

Maintenance agreements are scheduled inspections and maintenance of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Maintenance Agreements usually consist of fall and spring scheduled sessions for your technician to go through your entire HVAC system preparing it for the upcoming season in a proactive approach before system failure and prior to overpaying your utility company. In other words, Maintenance Agreements help extend the life of your HVAC system and, yes, help save you money in the long run.

Energy Consumption: The HVAC system is most likely the single largest use of energy in your home. In fact, over 1/3 rd of the energy used in the United States is used to heat and cool buildings and up to 50% more energy can be SAVED with proper installation, sizing, and maintenance of central air conditioning and heat pumps*.

Out of Sight, NOT Out of Mind: The old but true cliché “out of sight, out of mind” is often the reason for neglected maintenance guidelines for your HVAC system until they fail. HVAC systems are usually installed where they aren’t seen, such as in a section of the basement or a closet, making them easy to ignore. Decreased efficiency, utility overpayment, discomfort, loss of productivity, eventual premature replacement, and higher repair costs are the result.

Just because your HVAC system is out of sight, does not mean it can be neglected. Getting your HVAC system checked twice annually is just as important as changing the oil in your car every 3,000 miles! Maintenance Agreements will provide Peace of Mind, Priority Service (should a system failure occur), and ultimately $avings.

What should you expect your New Age Air Technician to do during a Maintenance Agreement visit?

• Check system functions, safety controls, and adjust the operating sequence where appropriate.
• Inspect electrical components and connections and repair/replace or tighten as required.
• Ensure proper airflow and change dirty air filters.
• Inspect pumps, lubricate, and check flow rates where appropriate.
• Clean and lubricate motors as required.
• Examine belts, adjust and align as required.
• Inspect, clean and balance blowers as required.

Fall Visit (preparation for Winter season):

• Clean the burner assembly.
• Remove soot from fireside of burner.
• Clean and check operation of humidifier.
• Visually or with remote camera, inspect heat exchanger for cracks.
• Adjust air/fuel ratio of burner and perform combustion analysis. (Instrumentation used for combustion analysis is a means of fine-tuning a burner to achieve maximum fuel efficiency and “optimum firing.”)

Spring Visit (preparation for Summer season):

• Clean inside coil, condensate pans, condensate traps, and condensate lines to prevent obstructions.
• Clean outside coil and straighten fins for efficient operation.
• Check refrigerant levels and if low, find the leak. (According to many equipment manufacturers, a 10% refrigerant loss will result in a 20% decrease in system efficiency!)

Note: For heat pump applications, winter season inspections repeat a number of the summer procedures plus several additional checks. Maintaining semi-annual Maintenance Agreements for heat pumps are also important.

What's your bottom line?

• Savings: Maintenance Agreements typically more than pay for themselves through higher efficiency, less utility overpayment, and contractor discounts. Maintenance Agreement customers typically receive a discount on all parts and services performed during the entire year.
• Peace of Mind: Maintenance will mean fewer system failures and a longer life for your HVAC equipment.
• Priority Service: Should a system failure occur during the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter, customers with Maintenance Agreements generally receive priority service.
• Continuity: New Age Air is a local, family-owned company. You will get to know and trust the Schondra "boys" who will become familiar with you and your equipment.

Be Proactive and $AVE!

Really! It's NOT a trick. We believe you deserve to be comfortable and happy!

To learn what to expect from Maintenance Service or to schedule an appointment, CLICK HERE to contact New Age Air.