The Top Six Reasons to Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Your HVAC system is vital to a sense of 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. Many homeowners take these functions for granted until they’re suddenly left without them. If your air conditioning has ever broken down on a sweltering summer day, or the furnace has stopped working during a blizzard, you know what this is like firsthand. 

No homeowner wants to deal with emergency repairs, a spike in energy bills or inconsistent home comfort. What if there was a way to ensure an uninterrupted supply of clean, conditioned air when you need it most? 

That’s where preventive HVAC maintenance comes in. Like getting an oil change for your car, routine tune-ups are vital for keeping your HVAC system up and running. And to get the maximum from each maintenance visit, you should look into signing up for an HVAC maintenance contract. 

This contract is an arrangement between you and a trusted HVAC contractor. Your membership takes the guessing out of HVAC service by delivering routine maintenance, savings on repair work between scheduled appointments and other benefits. An HVAC maintenance contract is not required to schedule tune-ups with BW/Cook Service Experts, but we highly endorse signing up. Here are six reasons why. 

1. Automatic Reminders to Schedule HVAC Maintenance 

Life gets busy, so it’s not hard to forget about scheduling furnace maintenance in the fall and air conditioning maintenance in the spring. With an HVAC membership, you’ll be sent 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 examines the internal components once a year, it’s possible to find and fix small problems before they become big headaches. 
• Reduce the risk of equipment failures: By tightening that loose fan belt and balancing the off-kilter blower motor during a maintenance call, the likelihood of a mid-season breakdown diminishes. 
• Lower repair costs: Routine HVAC maintenance is an affordable, predictable expense that minimizes the need for most major repairs. 
• Improve energy efficiency: The Department of Energy estimates that annual maintenance can boost HVAC efficiency by close to 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 your home. 
• Prolong 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 costs. 
• Ensure safety: An equipment and safety evaluation during each visit offers peace of mind that your heating and cooling system is working as intended. 
• Protect your warranty: The bulk of 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 costly 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 count on same-day service—even during nights, weekends and holidays—thanks to 24/7/365 guaranteed priority service for members. 

3. Priority Install 

Planning to replace your home comfort system? An HVAC agreement gives you access to the most rapid installs available, even during the busiest times of year. 

4. Discounted Repairs and Services 

Regular maintenance reduces the need for repair service, 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 expensive fast. Thankfully, with an HVAC membership, you’ll never pay trip charges or overtime fees, even for emergency and after-hour appointments. 

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 work leaves you dissatisfied, the technician will return to set things right. 

Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

BW/Cook 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 best plan for your needs and budget. We’re happy to answer any questions you have before signing up. For more information about our HVAC maintenance contracts or to schedule a tune-up, please contact your local BW/Cook Service Experts office today.