How Are Your HVAC Habits Affecting Your Wallet?
No matter what the weather outside in Fort Lauderdale, the temperature inside your space determines how comfortable you will be. Set it just right and your home will feel like a comfortable escape from the world. But if your climate control system isn’t functioning the right way, you’ll recognize it. And it won’t be pleasant.
It’s time for a thorough look at how you’re utilizing your home comfort system. It could make the difference between a stable system or a pathetic performer. Start this short quiz from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning to figure out where you stand.
- The warm season is coming up fast in Fort Lauderdale. How do you prepare your air conditioner?
- Change out the HVAC filter and spruce up the vents. Then it’s ready to go.
- Make an appointment with the Experts for a seasonal checkup.
- Nothing. It will probably be fine.
- You’re hosting an event on a hot night, but the AC isn’t cooling your space. What’s your solution?
- Instruct my friends to bring chilled beverages.
- Book an emergency repair to get it operating before the party starts.
- Turn on my fans and wish for a nice breeze.
- Your current HVAC is losing steam. What will you do when it’s time for a new one?
- Let my contractor to select one and pay for it with a credit card.
- Manage worries and expenses by signing up for a monthly home comfort subscription.
- Buy the fanciest system currently available in Fort Lauderdale.
- When you receive your next monthly power bill, what do you expect you’ll see?
- It will have a hefty price tag. My heating and cooling charges have been climbing.
- It will be similar to the cost for the same month last year.
- I can’t be sure until I read it. Some months aren’t bad, but others are stunning.
- Your home comfort system is making a funny noise. What do you do?
- Dig out my toolbox and kill a weekend attempting to fix it.
- Bring in an Expert technician to check it out.
- Don’t think about it and hope it stops.
Time to tally your results. If you picked mostly Bs, your home comfort practices are right on. You’re taking care of your equipment and you have a plan for down the road. But if you answered any of these problems with As or Cs, you should make a few changes to help your HVAC perform more efficiently. Read on to learn how.
Improved HVAC Habits to Help Protect Your Home
Set Up Annual Maintenance While changing your air filter and cleaning your vents are essential tasks to prep your equipment for a new season, a professional maintenance visit is critical to complete the process. During a routine visit, your Expert technician will handle a series of tasks that promote the energy efficiency pro will keep an eye out for more serious problems for your system. That could save you a pricey breakdown later in the season.
Work with a heating and cooling company that offers emergency repairs. Even meticulously maintained heating and cooling systems can have issues on occasion. And it always seems to happen at the worst times. A company with 24/7 emergency service can fix the headache and discomfort. The Service Experts Advantage Program affords that much needed service to homeowners at no added cost.
Make a plan for your HVAC system transition. Some HVAC systems can work for 10 to 15 years, but they can’t last forever. Create a strategy now to escape last-minute pressure when your equipment takes its last bow. The Service Experts Advantage Program™ can be of assistance. It brings you a new high-efficiency HVAC system with no up-front charges. Even better, the program includes free maintenance and repairs.
Keep track of your monthly energy costs and don’t ignore it when they dramatically change. Your power bills can show you more than your monthly charges. If you’re seeing a regular hike in your costs but no variation in home comfort, something is likely happening with your equipment. A modern high-efficiency system can offer you peace of mind with more consistent energy usage—and that means fewer surprises on your bill.
Take action when you hear an odd noise from your heating and cooling system. That noise is more than aggravating. It indicates something is off with your system. Even if it’s a comparatively small issue, left unchecked it could make for a pricey repair in the future. Don’t try to fix it yourself. Leave it to the pros to diagnose and fix it.
Your home comfort system can cost you quite a bit when you don’t maintain it. If you apply these tips, you could save time, extra costs and disappointment. And if your equipment just isn’t cutting it anymore, think about selecting one through the Service Experts Advantage Program. It can help you get an updated energy-efficient system with no up-front costs and free maintenance and repairs.
To find out more, give us a call or request an appointment online. We’re happy to help!
