If you own an HVAC system, you likely subscribe to one of two basic maintenance strategies:
- You schedule annual tune-ups with a professional HVAC technician so your Ohio home will stay comfortable year-round.
- You ignore maintenance, risking a potential breakdown, and hope luck is on your side.
It is that simple.
HVAC Maintenance Saves Money
At Gene’s Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, we believe preventative maintenance is the better option because it ensures your equipment will operate at peak efficiency. An efficient and clean HVAC unit uses less energy and saves money on utility bills.
Our maintenance plan is another money-saver. If you join our Gene’s Membership, you will not miss a beat when it is time to tune up your furnace, air conditioner, heat pump, or boiler. You will also gain scheduling perks and repair discounts to help you keep more money in your pocket.
How Essential is HVAC Maintenance?
If you maintain your heating and cooling system, it is less likely to surprise you with unexpected repairs. Maintenance can uncover problems before you notice them.
Your furnace or boiler is likely out of sight and mind in your Strongsville home. When you suspect a problem with your equipment, prevention is not an option. Through early intervention, we can stop a minor problem from escalating into a costly issue that requires repair or possibly even system replacement.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), 43 percent of energy bills go to heating and cooling. If your equipment loses efficiency, you could pay much more.
HVAC Neglect
What if you ignore maintenance? If you’re lucky, you might survive the heating or cooling season without a breakdown. Skipping maintenance can save a few dollars, but you could pay a hefty price for significant repairs down the road.
A significant downside to HVAC neglect is not knowing what is happening inside your HVAC unit. Without preventative maintenance, you do not know if your HVAC unit has worn or unlubricated components that have deteriorated.
Faulty components can affect other moving parts in your air conditioner or heat pump and cause a domino effect that leads to a breakdown.
A tune-up addresses those issues before they spiral out of control, and a maintenance plan keeps annual equipment maintenance on track. Besides timely diagnosis, maintenance also provides these benefits:
- Safety: A tune-up includes a safety inspection and may uncover potential safety hazards. During a maintenance visit, our qualified technicians at Gene’s Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical check electrical and gas connections and rule out problems like a cracked heat exchanger that could lead to a deadly carbon monoxide (CO) leak. Cleaning the condensate drain line can prevent a clog that may lead to water accumulation, mold, and high humidity.
- Better Air: Maintaining your HVAC system can improve indoor air quality (IAQ). HVAC maintenance typically includes replacing dirty air filters, cleaning the condensate line, and removing dust and debris from your blower compartment.
A dirty forced-air system may distribute dust and other contaminants through air ducts and into your living space. Polluted indoor air can trigger respiratory problems and other health issues. - Efficiency: Every tune-up boosts the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. Your clean, well-maintained HVAC unit will provide comfort year-round while consuming less energy and saving you money.
Now that you understand the benefits of preventative maintenance, how will you remember to keep up with yearly tune-ups? We recommend our Gene’s Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical’s Membership.
Scheduling Maintenance
A maintenance plan is the most convenient way to keep track of HVAC maintenance needs. Our pros at Gene’s Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical’s recommend scheduling fall tune-ups for heating equipment and spring maintenance for cooling systems.
You do not have to join a plan to schedule maintenance, but it makes the process much easier.
To get the most out of HVAC maintenance, it must occur annually. We recognize that it is easy to overlook seasonal maintenance. You are busy with work, family, and other responsibilities that take precedence over HVAC system care. That is why we alert Gene’s Membership members when it is time to schedule pre-season checkups.
As a maintenance plan member, you can schedule a service call after receiving your reminder and leave the rest of the work to our expert team.
Gene’s Membership
Most HVAC maintenance plans include multi-point inspections for unit performance and safety. For some plans, the inspection covers more if you pay more. Gene’s Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical offers all members a 21-point HVAC inspection twice annually, regardless of their monthly investment.
We also include furnace efficiency, combustion, and carbon monoxide (CO) testing at all plan levels.
When you join Gene’s Membership, you select one of four tiers that fit your budget and provide the features you want.
Your plan membership places you at the front of the line with priority status for emergency service calls. We also discount the cost of equipment repairs and accessories. Our two top tiers include water heater maintenance, burner and sensor cleaning, and discounts on whole-house duct cleaning.
Our top tier provides coil and blower wheel cleaning, condensate treatment, and the option to choose your technician.
The perks that come with a Gene’s Membership can improve your customer service experience and help you save money.
Make Maintenance a Priority Today!
Ask us at Gene’s Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical about our four-tier Gene’s Membership. Choose the option that suits your budget and offers the benefits you need in Strongsville. Call us at 330-723-4104 or request service online.
