Should You Sign a Maintenance Agreement this Fall?

As a homeowner, you know that your HVAC equipment needs to be serviced during the spring and fall for proper operation. What you may not know is whether it would be beneficial to you to sign a maintenance agreement with a trusted contractor. What are the advantages of doing so and what, exactly, is included in such a contract? Read on to learn what to expect from an HVAC maintenance agreement.

Benefits of an HVAC Maintenance Agreement

Although it’s possible to hire a contractor to service your heating equipment as a one-time job, many homeowners prefer to sign an ongoing service contract. Why? Here’s a closer look at a few of the many different perks:

• Service Reminders: With so much else on your mind, it’s easy to overlook scheduling your fall HVAC maintenance. When you’ve got an agreement in place, though, your contractor will contact you when service is due so that it doesn’t slip through the cracks.
• Spot Problems Early: Many problems with heating equipment could have been avoided if smaller issues had been noticed and handled early on. The purpose of a maintenance agreement is to allow a technician to ensure that every system component is performing efficiently and effectively and to catch any problems before they get out of hand.
• Reliable Equipment: By setting up a service agreement and having your equipment inspected each fall, you can rest assured that your heating system will keep you and your family comfortable all winter.
• Meet Warranty Requirements: Many manufacturers will only honor their equipment warranties when homeowners take steps to regularly service their heating systems with maintenance contracts.

Fall HVAC Maintenance Checklist

The following checklist items should be taken care of during fall maintenance:

• Change furnace filter
• Check thermostat settings
• Test system operations and performance
• Check electrical connections and measure voltage
• Lubricate all moving parts
• Inspect gas connections
• Inspect burner condenser and heat exchanger

Get in touch with the professionals at Sobieski Services, Inc. to set up a maintenance agreement today. We service residents of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

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