How often should I have my heat pump serviced?

You should have your heat pump serviced at least once a year. If you use your heat pump for heating and cooling, you should service it twice annually, in the fall and the spring.

What is the life span of a heat pump?

The average life span of a heat pump is 10-15 years. Because heat pumps run year-round to heat and cool your home, they don’t always last as long as a typical heating or cooling system. However, you can extend the life span by ensuring that your unit is routinely maintained by an HVAC professional.

AC Maintenance In Howell, MI - Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling

Ensure The Longevity Of Your AC Unit With Regular Maintenance

If you’ve recently purchased an AC unit, or if you have a thorough understanding of air conditioning systems, you likely know a lot about AC maintenance plans. Whether you’ve received multiple brochures after purchasing a unit, you were told about the maintenance plan that was already in place at the new home you are moving into, or you’ve done the research on it yourself, you likely already know the basics of what AC maintenance is.

But at Vredevoogd, we want to make sure you understand the why behind AC maintenance plans. An AC maintenance plan protects you and the investment you’ve made into your home. Keep reading to learn more about why we think AC maintenance plans are so important.

What Are All The Benefits Of Regular AC Maintenance?

As mentioned earlier, there are countless benefits to having a regularly scheduled maintenance appointment for your AC unit. It doesn’t matter if your unit is brand new or on its last leg—an AC maintenance plan offers every unit a plethora of benefits. Here are just a few perks of having an AC maintenance plan in Howell, MI:

Uphold The Manufacturer’s Warranty

Many new AC units come with a warranty that holds the manufacturer of the unit liable for any repair or replacement fees should the unit stop working like it is supposed to within a certain timeframe. While that timeframe can vary from company to company, one thing is rather consistent: a majority of warranties stipulate that the owner has to have the unit regularly maintained by a professional HVAC technician. Without this, the manufacturer is no longer bound to the warranty and you will be on the hook for whatever repair costs are incurred as a result. With a regular maintenance plan, you can ensure the warranty will be upheld, saving you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.

Saving Money On Your Electric Bill Each Month

In the same ‘money-saving’ vein, regular AC maintenance in Howell, MI can help dramatically reduce your electric bill month after month. When there are hidden repair needs in your AC unit, the entire system has to work harder to ensure your home is hitting the temperature demands you have set on your thermostat. This means running longer and more frequently throughout the day. Not only will you notice this in the unreliable temperature of your home, but your energy bill will invariably go up. And even worse, the longer the damage goes without repair, the more extensive the damage might get! Again, this wouldn’t just increase the cost of repair, but it could also further increase the amount of energy the system uses to cool your home.

Peace of Mind

Finally, one of our favorite benefits of AC maintenance plans is the peace of mind you can have. While you might not be able to solve all the problems of the world, you can rest knowing that your AC unit and system are being taken care of by professionals who care about both you and your home. Knowing that you have someone regularly keeping tabs on your AC unit means you don’t have to constantly worry about whether or not your unit is slowly dying without you realizing it. It means you don’t have to stay up at night tossing and turning with concern over if your AC will still be on in the morning. It means that you can trust our technicians to make sure your HVAC system is running at its peak efficiency no matter what. Have worries that might pop up? Give our team a call and we can check back in early to make sure nothing bad has happened.

Though these are just a few of the many, many benefits that AC maintenance plans hold, we hope you see just how useful these plans are to your home, your AC system, and to you. Give us a call today to get set up with a plan of your own!

Do You Do Larger Repairs During My AC Maintenance Appointment?

AC maintenance plan appointments are used specifically with the goal of inspecting your unit in an attempt to catch minor damage before it becomes something much bigger and more difficult to handle. While AC maintenance plan appointments do include general care and upkeep, larger repairs may have to be scheduled at a later time to ensure we have everything we need to do the repair perfectly the first time.

The Team To Trust With Your AC Maintenance Needs

Vredevoogd has been serving the Howell, MI for years with expertise and professionalism. With a heart for our neighbors and skills that we’ve honed over the course of our careers, the technicians at Vredevoogd are here for you, whenever you need us.