The Top Six Reasons to Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Your HVAC equipment is the key to home comfort and indoor air quality. The furnace and air conditioner work hard in the background, heating, cooling, controlling the humidity and filtering your indoor air. Lots of homeowners take these functions for granted until they’re forced to do without them. If your air conditioning has ever broken down on a sweltering summer day, or the furnace can’t generate enough heat during a blizzard, you know what this is like firsthand. 

No homeowner wants to deal with emergency repairs, a spike in energy bills or inconsistent home comfort. What if you could ensure an uninterrupted supply of clean, conditioned air when you need it most? 

That’s where preventive HVAC maintenance comes in. Like getting an oil change for your car, routine tune-ups are vital for keeping your HVAC system up and running. And to get the most from each maintenance visit, you should consider enrolling in an HVAC maintenance contract. 

This agreement is an arrangement between you and the HVAC contractor. Membership takes the uncertainty out of HVAC service by delivering routine maintenance, savings on repair work between scheduled visits and other perks. An HVAC maintenance contract isn’t mandatory to schedule tune-ups with Roland J. Down Service Experts, but we highly recommend signing up. Here are six reasons why. 

1. Built-In Reminders to Schedule HVAC Maintenance 

Life gets busy, so it’s easy to forget about scheduling furnace maintenance in the fall and air conditioning maintenance in the spring. With an HVAC membership, you’ll receive consistent reminders to get an appointment on your calendar. If you’re not sure why HVAC maintenance is so important, consider these benefits: 

• Expose small problems early: Issues with your home comfort system tend to develop gradually. When a technician inspects the internal components once a year, it’s possible to find and fix small problems before they become big headaches. 
• Lower the risk of equipment failures: By tightening that loose fan belt and stabilizing the off-kilter blower motor during a maintenance call, the likelihood of a mid-season breakdown diminishes. 
• Lower repair costs: Scheduled HVAC maintenance is an affordable, foreseeable cost that minimizes the need for most major repairs. 
• Improve energy efficiency: The Department of Energy estimates that annual maintenance can boost HVAC efficiency by close to 30%, lowering your heating and cooling bills in the process. 

• Boost home comfort: When your home comfort system operates the way it should, airflow improves for even temperatures and more comfortable humidity throughout the house. 
• Lengthen the system’s life span: A clean, tuned-up, well-lubricated HVAC system can last years longer than a neglected one, saving you on premature replacement expenses. 
• Guarantee safety: An equipment and safety evaluation during each visit offers peace of mind that your heating and cooling system is working as intended. 
• Protect your warranty: Most HVAC manufacturers prioritize preventive maintenance so much that they demand annual tune-ups to keep your warranty valid. Investing a little in upkeep now protects you from expensive repairs that your warranty will cover. 

2. Priority Service 

Having an HVAC maintenance contract puts you at the front of the line when you call to request an emergency repair. You can usually expect same-day service—even for nights, weekends and holidays—thanks to 24/7/365 guaranteed priority service for members. 

3. Priority Install 

Planning to replace your home comfort system? An HVAC agreement gives you access to the most rapid installs possible, even during the most hectic weeks. 

4. Discounted Repairs and Services 

Preventive maintenance decreases the need for repair service, but if your system needs some professional attention, having an HVAC maintenance contract entitles you to a 15% discount. You’ll also receive 15% off indoor air quality products, including pleated filters, whole-house humidifiers and charged media air cleaners. 

5. No Trip Charge 

HVAC repairs are occasionally inevitable, but they can get pricey fast. Thankfully, with an HVAC membership, you’ll never pay trip charges or overtime fees, even for emergency and after-hour visits. 

6. Repair Guarantee 

How can you be sure the technician has performed a job well done? Put your mind at ease with a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all repairs and installations for one year. If the work leaves you dissatisfied, our technician will return to make things right. 

Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Roland J. Down Service Experts offers three HVAC membership levels: Priority+™, Maintenance+™ and the Service Experts Advantage™ Program. Consider what each plan offers and work with our staff to help you choose the best plan for your needs and budget. We’re happy to answer any questions you have before signing up. For more info about our HVAC maintenance contracts or to schedule a tune-up, please contact your local Roland J. Down Service Experts office today.