5 Reasons to Schedule a System Check before Winter

Once the weather starts turn cooler and even cold in the Dallas area you are going to want to make sure the inside of your home can get toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your heating system. Long before the first night you will want to use it, you should have your entire system cleaned and checked by a trained technician from Bill Joplin’s Heating and Air Conditioning.

You may think this maintenance is unimportant and you can save money by forgoing it, but you would be mistaken. Here are five reasons you should call to schedule your appointment today.

Reason #1: It prevents unexpected and costly breakdowns.

Homes in North Texas are equipped with heat pumps or gas furnaces and use this equipment to provide both heating AND cooling throughout the year. When you schedule your preventative maintenance to clean your system you are preventing breakdowns. By having one of our highly trained technicians inspect and clean your system, they can spot any impending repairs or weaknesses in your heating system. This ensures the system is cared for and able to operate at peak performance and efficiency once temperatures change and you need its help to stay comfortable indoors.  Problems are fixed so the system runs as expected when it is time to use it, and you aren’t left without heating or cooling when you need it.

Reason #2: It saves on monthly energy bills.

By having your system cleaned regularly, which includes replacing or cleaning your filter, your system can work more efficiently, saving you on energy costs. Once your filter gets dirty, airflow becomes diminished and blocked. This causes your system to work harder, using more energy to do the same amount of work it normally does under easier conditions. One of the most common causes of HVAC break down is a dirty filter. If you cannot see through your filter when holding it up to the light, it is time to change it!

Reason #3: It keeps you and your family safe.

When your heating is not inspected and cleaned before you use it every fall, you run the risk of missing a possible unsafe issue or repair. Sometimes something as dangerous as a cracked air exchanger can occur.

According to the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), this can leak toxic carbon monoxide into your home’s air, and you may not be aware of it at the beginning stages of the problem. By then, dangerous levels of the poisonous gas could already be in your home. One of Joplin’s highly trained technicians can spot and address safety issues prior to them becoming unsafe.

Reason #4: It extends your heating systems life span.

Your system is meant to run smoothly and efficiently, with an expected life span of 15 years or more. When you neglect its annual clean and check, the dirt and dust accumulated inside builds up and causes problems.  This in turn forces your HVAC system to work harder, wearing down its parts sooner. Keeping things running smoothly helps your system to have a long and healthy life.  HVAC system maintenance needs to be performed more frequently because this unit does two jobs throughout the year – it heats your home in the winter and cools it in the summer. A HVAC system needs a tune up twice annually to maintain proper performance and energy efficiency.

Reason #5: It keeps the warranty valid.

Your HVAC system most likely came with a manufacturer’s warranty. Many of these warranties specify that regular maintenance needs to be performed to keep the system in tip-top shape and to prevent unneeded repairs. If you were to install a new Carrier HVAC system you would get a 10-year parts warranty.  By not scheduling these maintenance appointments, your chance of incurring repairs increases and may void your warranty.

Schedule Your HVAC Cleaning and Inspection Today

To ensure the best performance from your HVAC System this winter, make sure to call Bill Joplin’s today to schedule your appointment before the cold weather hits. Call one of our heating experts at (972) 737-5694 to make your appointment today.