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When it comes to being comfortable, nothing can be worse than arriving home to find you air-conditioner is not working, and the weather forecast is calling for temperatures to exceed 90º! This happens all too often because homeowners are not proactive about replacing their HVAC system. The equipment which keeps a home warm in the winter and cool in the summer is one of the most important investments you can make in your home. Much like an automobile, maintenance is key to the life of the vehicle, but when should you “bite the bullet” and invest in a new HVAC system? Here are a few things to consider whether or not you should be proactive about replacing your equipment.

The best way to ensure your air-conditioning equipment can survive hot, humid summer days is to schedule a preventative maintenance with your trusted HVAC contractor. A maintenance visit can lessen the chances of an emergency breakdown at a most inconvenient time. There are several reasons as to why an air-conditioning tune-up is a valuable service and can really make a difference.

It is never too early to make sure your air-conditioner is up to the task of handling those hot and humid summer days. You can start by scheduling a spring preventative maintenance with your trusted HVAC contractor before the temperature soars. Once the hot weather hits, most service companies fill their schedule quickly and customers without any AC become the priority.  Having your equipment serviced in the spring will give you peace of mind when you turn the thermostat to cool. As a homeowner, there are a few things you can do now, while waiting for your maintenance appointment. Click here to learn more about Carolina Refrigeration Heating & Cooling’s Comfort Plus Membership

Your home heating and air-conditioning system is very similar to your automobile. You would never consider driving your car for thousands and thousands of miles without some sort of tune-up or maintenance on the engine . Well, the equipment for your heating and air-conditioning system, regardless of what type of system you have, needs periodic maintenance too. Most equipment manufactures require proof of regular maintenance to validate warranty for any parts.  All reputable HVAC contractors offer some sort of maintenance plan, here are the benefits and what you should look for when shopping for a maintenance agreement.