The average home has a heating or cooling system that is used for six months out of the year, before being used for another six months. While these systems are designed to last a long time, regular maintenance will help make sure they stay in good working order throughout the year. A preventative maintenance plan will help keep your system running efficiently by catching small problems before they become big issues. These small issues can become big problems if they’re not caught early enough, which could lead to larger repairs in the future. That’s why it’s so important to have your system serviced once a year. Here’s how often you should have your heating and cooling system serviced:
During the cooling season
During the cooling season, your HVAC system runs constantly to keep the house at a comfortable temperature. It runs continuously during the day, but may run for a longer period of time at night if the temperature drops below 68 degrees Fahrenheit (about 20 degrees Celsius). This is why it is recommended to have your cooling system serviced once a year during the cooling season. If problems are detected early, they can be resolved before they cause larger issues. If your system is not maintained regularly, it could break down completely in the middle of the cooling season, leading you to be without cooling for a long period of time. This could also lead to repairs costing more money in the long run.
During the heating season
During the heating season, your HVAC system runs constantly to keep the house warm enough during the winter months. This means that your system will run throughout the day, but may run for a longer period of time at night if the temperature drops below 55 degrees Fahrenheit (about 13 degrees Celsius). Like the cooling season, problems can creep up on you and not be noticed until they become more serious. Having your heating system serviced once a year will help catch problems before they cause larger issues. If your system is not maintained regularly, it could break down completely in the middle of the heating season, leading you to be without heating for a long period of time. This could also lead to repairs costing more money in the long run.
During the off-season
During the off-season, you won’t be using your HVAC system. However, you may still want to have it serviced to make sure it’s ready for when it’s needed again. Some HVAC systems are set to come on automatically when the temperature drops below a certain point. If you leave your system unplugged during the off-season, you could damage it. Having your system serviced once a year will help catch problems before they cause larger issues. If your system is not maintained regularly, it could break down completely in the middle of the off-season, leading you to be without cooling for a long period of time. This could also lead to repairs costing more money in the long run.
If you’ve owned your home for more than two years
If you’ve owned your home for more than two years, you probably know your system well, and know if there are any issues. If you haven’t noticed any problems, you can skip the yearly maintenance and have your system serviced before the next heating or cooling season. However, it is recommended to have your system serviced once a year, regardless of how long you’ve owned your home. Having your system serviced once a year will help catch problems before they become large issues, and will help prevent large issues before they happen. Having your system serviced once a year will also help keep your system in good working order for many years to come.