The Top Six Reasons to Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Your HVAC equipment 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 conditioning 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, a spike in 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, consistent tune-ups are vital for keeping your HVAC system up and running. And to get the most from each maintenance visit, you should think about enrolling in an HVAC maintenance contract. 

This agreement is an arrangement between you and a trusted HVAC contractor. Your membership takes the uncertainty out of HVAC service by delivering routine maintenance, savings on repair work between scheduled visits and other advantages. An HVAC maintenance contract is not required to schedule tune-ups with Broad Ripple Service Experts, but we highly encourage signing up. Here are six reasons why. 

1. Automatic Reminders to Schedule HVAC Maintenance 

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

• Uncover minor problems early: Issues with your home comfort system tend to develop little by little. When a technician inspects the internal components once a year, it’s possible to find and fix small problems before they become big headaches. 
• Reduce the risk of breakdowns: By tightening that loose fan belt and balancing the off-kilter blower motor during a maintenance visit, the likelihood of a mid-season breakdown goes down. 
• Lower repair costs: Planned HVAC maintenance is an affordable, predictable expense that eliminates 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. 

• Encourage 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 untimely replacement costs. 
• Provide safety: An equipment and safety inspection during each visit offers peace of mind that your home comfort system is working as intended. 
• Protect your warranty: The majority 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 will cover. 

2. Priority Service 

Having an HVAC maintenance contract puts you at the front of the line when you request an emergency repair. You can usually expect same-day service—even for 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 maintenance plan gives you access to the fastest installs possible, even during the most hectic weeks. 

4. Discounted Repairs and Services 

Routine maintenance reduces the need for repair work, but if your system needs some attention, having an HVAC maintenance agreement 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 

HVAC repairs are occasionally necessary, 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 visits. 

6. Repair Guarantee 

How can you be sure the technician has completed 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 disappointed, your technician will return to set things right. 

Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Broad Ripple Service Experts offers three HVAC membership levels: Priority+™, Maintenance+™ and the Service Experts Advantage™ Program. Check out what each plan features 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 Broad Ripple Service Experts office today.