It’s always a good idea to protect yourself in case your HVAC system conks out at an inopportune time, but which option is the best? The popular choices are warranty plans, which cover a portion (sometimes all) of repair or replacement costs, and HVAC maintenance plans, which drastically reduce the potential for breakdowns with regular maintenance. Here are a few reasons why an HVAC maintenance program is the superior choice:
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Regular professional maintenance. If you have a warranty plan, you’ll have to do all your maintenance by yourself or pay a technician to come in and do it. Regular service is the main feature of a maintenance plan, which usually covers your whole system and is performed by a professional. Maintenance will keep your system running smoothly, minimizing energy costs and extending equipment service life.
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Faster repair. Making a warranty claim is rarely painless; it often takes substantial time to get repairs done. With a maintenance plan, however, your service provider is likely to give you priority help and may offer same-day service. Some providers offer part and labor discounts.
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Smaller energy bills. If you simply have a warranty plan with no regular maintenance, your system’s efficiency will degrade over time. Regular maintenance has been shown to keep a system near optimal performance, which keeps your energy bills low and your household comfortable.
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Trusted service. When you sign up for a maintenance, you select the company you want servicing your home, which isn’t usually the care with a warranty. This is the only way to ensure trustworthy work on your system.
It’s always a good time to sign up for an HVAC maintenance program. To hear about plan options in the Dayton area, please contact us at Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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