Scheduling your spring HVAC tune-up early is one of the smartest decisions you can make, confirming your system is ready for the demands of the warmer months ahead. Several benefits, such as the ones below, will help you check the task off your list, keep your bills as low as possible, and help you and your loved ones stay safe and comfortable.
Beating the Seasonal Appointment Rush
Scheduling your spring AC tune-up appointment early means you can beat the seasonal appointment rush against all the other homeowners planning on making their own tune-up appointments. HVAC companies are often flooded with phone calls as temperatures heat up. Waiting until the peak season to schedule your service may mean longer wait times, limited availability, and the risk that you can’t get the best appointment for your particular schedule.
Booking your appointment early also gives you more flexibility in choosing the date and time that works best for you. You won’t have to stress about whether your system will be ready for the hot weather. It also gives the HVAC technicians more time to make HVAC repairs, if necessary, before the temperatures heat up.
System is Ready for the Warmer Weather
Although homeowners can estimate when the warmer temperatures will approach the area, there are no guarantees. Warm days can happen at any point, and you don’t want an HVAC system that’s not operating efficiently when they occur.
Scheduling your spring HVAC tune-up early fully prepares your system for whenever the warm weather comes your way. During the HVAC appointment, technicians perform tasks that include thoroughly inspecting the system, calibrating the thermostat, checking refrigerant levels, cleaning the air filter, and removing any built-up debris. This helps prepare your system so it’s ready to work efficiently even on the hottest days.
Detection of Minor Issues
Detecting minor issues with your HVAC system before the warm season goes into full effect is one of the most significant benefits of scheduling your spring HVAC tune-up appointment early. Minor problems can escalate into massive issues if they’re not diagnosed and repaired quickly by a professional.
Considering you likely haven’t been using your HVAC system for a few months, you may not yet be aware of small existing issues, such as damaged electrical wires. Minor issues can still be a big deal, especially if they could cause a fire. The technician should be the first one to flip it on so they can evaluate its performance from how it smells when it goes on to if there are any concerning sounds it makes when it shuts down.
HVAC technicians are experts in easily pinpointing even the smallest issues that could cause you problems in the future. Depending on the situation, they may be able to repair them then, or you might have to schedule an appointment for them to return to fix them.
Better Prepared for Seasonal Allergies
Many people struggle with seasonal allergies and seek comfort in their homes during spring. The HVAC system filters out many pollutants from the air and provides some relief to allergy sufferers.
Booking your spring HVAC tune-up early can be a game changer for helping to equip your home for the allergen-filled season. It impacts how comfortable and healthy your home environment is and will influence various aspects of your life, such as how well you sleep and how comfortable you are on days you’re home.
One of the best tasks an HVAC technician will do for you is clean out your system so there are as few allergens as possible. Make sure to also ask them to clean out your air ducts if you have them. This proactive step lets you stay ahead of the approaching allergy season, making your home more of a safe haven from allergies rather than a space that will trigger them.
No Disruption of Vacation Plans
After a long winter, spring is the perfect season to go on a little vacation. Getting your HVAC system checked before you leave helps you have peace of mind that nothing will go wrong with it while you’re gone. It’s especially important to make sure the system isn’t a fire risk.
Having a professional check your system early is particularly crucial if your pets stay with a pet sitter at your place. You want your pets to always be safe and comfortable, but rectifying the situation from a distance could prove challenging if something goes wrong with the HVAC system while you’re away. Depending on the temperatures and your pet’s health condition, an improperly working HVAC system could be detrimental.
Improving Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is one of the major benefits of getting your cooling system inspected early. The harder your system has to work, the less energy efficient it is, which isn’t good for the environment. It’s also not helpful for your utility costs, considering the more energy the unit wastes, the more money you’ll have to spend on bills. The excess energy consumption can also decrease your unit’s life span, so instead of lasting approximately 15 to 20 years, it may last less. You may also have to schedule many repair appointments within that time.
Avoiding System Strain
Turning on your HVAC system when the air filter is clogged and hasn’t had a professional inspection within the past six months or more can lead to the straining of your system. If a warm day suddenly approaches before your HVAC has a tune-up, you’ll likely turn the air conditioning on anyway to get some relief. This exacerbates existing problems. Schedule the tune-up early, so if you need to turn your unit on sooner than anticipated, you’re not straining it and causing unnecessary damage that will cost a substantial amount of money to repair.
Prepared for Entertaining
Checking that your HVAC system is in peak condition sooner rather than later means that you can invite your favorite people over to relax without worrying that the indoor temperatures won’t be consistent, allergens will be floating through the air, or something will go wrong with your HVAC system when your guests are scheduled to arrive. You can trust that your indoor air quality will be at its best for your guests, yourself, and the other residents. This can be especially helpful for loved ones who have severe spring seasonal sensitivities and are limited to where they can go that won’t make their eyes itch and nose run.
Make your appointment early, and your home will be prepared for whenever you want to have guests over whether it’s a planned meetup or it’s a spur-of-the-moment get-together. In the meantime, you’ll get to enjoy the benefits, including the great indoor air quality. You can also take the guesswork out of having to remember appointments by joining an HVAC maintenance plan.
It’s time to get your HVAC system ready for the warmer weather. TCS Heating and Air Conditioning in New Britain, PA, offers AC and heating services to ensure your home meets your comfort preferences and provides a safe and healthy environment. Call us today to schedule an appointment for a spring HVAC tune-up.
