The Top Six Reasons to Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Your heating and cooling system 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 conditioner 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, high energy bills or inconsistent home comfort. What if there was a way to guarantee an uninterrupted supply of clean, conditioned air when you need it most? 

That’s where preventive HVAC maintenance comes into play. Like getting an oil change for your car, regularly scheduled tune-ups are vital for keeping your HVAC system up and running. And to get every benefit from each maintenance visit, you should consider signing up for an HVAC maintenance contract. 

This contract is an arrangement between you and the HVAC contractor. Participation takes the guesswork out of HVAC service by delivering routine maintenance, savings on repair work between scheduled service calls and other benefits. An HVAC maintenance contract isn’t required to schedule tune-ups with Fras-Air/General Service Experts, but we highly endorse signing up. Here are six reasons why. 

1. Built-In Reminders to Schedule HVAC Maintenance 

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

• Uncover small problems early on: Issues with your home comfort system tend to develop slowly. When a technician inspects the internal components once a year, it’s possible to find and fix small problems before they become big headaches. 
• Decrease the risk of breakdowns: By tightening that loose fan belt and balancing the off-kilter blower motor during a maintenance appointment, the chance of an unexpected breakdown decreases. 
• Lower repair costs: Scheduled HVAC maintenance is an affordable, predictable expense that reduces the need for most major repairs. 
• Improve energy efficiency: The Department of Energy estimates that annual maintenance can boost HVAC efficiency by as high as 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 in every room. 
• Extend the system’s life span: A clean, tuned-up, well-lubricated HVAC system can last years longer than a neglected one, saving you on early replacement equipment. 
• Ensure safety: An equipment and safety assessment during each visit offers peace of mind that your home comfort system is working as intended. 
• Protect your warranty: Most HVAC manufacturers prioritize preventive maintenance so much that they require annual tune-ups to keep your warranty valid. Investing a little in upkeep now protects you from pricey repairs that your warranty should cover. 

2. Priority Service 

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

3. Priority Install 

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

4. Discounted Repairs and Services 

Routine maintenance lowers the need for repair work, 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, like pleated filters, whole-house humidifiers and charged media air cleaners. 

5. No Trip Charge 

Utility repairs are sometimes unavoidable, but they can get costly fast. Thankfully, with an HVAC membership, you’ll never pay trip charges or overtime fees, even for emergency and after-hour service calls. 

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 results leave you disappointed, your technician will return to set things right. 

Sign Up for an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Fras-Air/General Service Experts offers three HVAC membership levels: Priority+™, Maintenance+™ and the Service Experts Advantage™ Program. Check out what each plan provides and work with our staff to help you choose the ideal plan for your needs and budget. We’re happy to answer any questions you have before signing up. For more details about our HVAC maintenance contracts or to schedule a tune-up, please contact your local Fras-Air/General Service Experts office today.