Eight Reasons Why Maintenance is Important for Your Heating and Cooling Equipment

1. Many heating and cooling system problems can double your cost of operation without a noticeable reduction in your comfort
2. A dirty indoor evaporator coil will not only restrict airflow, the dirt on the coil also restricts heat transfer. It also causes loss of cooling capacity. The result of this lost capacity means that your unit most run longer to cool your house and can increase your operating costs by as much as 45%
3. Equipment Manufacturers require annual maintenance to validate your warranty
4. Approximately 80% off all compressor failures could have been avoided with proper planned maintenance
5. Reduced airflow due to plugged filters and dirty fans will reduce your heating and cooling system performance and reduce efficiency
6. Carbon monoxide (CO) send over 20,000 people to the emergency room every year in the United States and over 400 deaths are reported
7. A dirty outdoor condenser coil will increase the amount of work the compressor must do. This additional work increases your electric bill due to the higher amperage draw of your compressor. This higher amp draw also reduces compressor life.
8. A 10% undercharge in refrigerant can cause a 20% increase in operating costs