{"id":1236,"date":"2022-07-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/?p=1236"},"modified":"2022-07-18T18:33:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T22:33:56","slug":"how-hvac-maintenance-saves-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-hvac-maintenance-saves-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How HVAC Maintenance Saves You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Air_Conditioning_Air_Conditioner_Currency_Heat_Temperature_Savings_Finance-me1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Air_Conditioning_Air_Conditioner_Currency_Heat_Temperature_Savings_Finance-me1-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"AC-unit-money-pile\" class=\"wp-image-519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Air_Conditioning_Air_Conditioner_Currency_Heat_Temperature_Savings_Finance-me1-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Air_Conditioning_Air_Conditioner_Currency_Heat_Temperature_Savings_Finance-me1-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Air_Conditioning_Air_Conditioner_Currency_Heat_Temperature_Savings_Finance-me1-1024x786.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Air_Conditioning_Air_Conditioner_Currency_Heat_Temperature_Savings_Finance-me1.jpg 1876w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a homeowner, you\u2019re probably always looking for ways to cut corners and save money. In fact, you might even think that skipping regular HVAC maintenance isn\u2019t that big of a deal.\u00a0After all, why should you spend money when it\u2019s not broken?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this way of thinking does make superficial sense, not scheduling <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/about\/maintenance-program\" target=\"_blank\">HVAC maintenance in Joliet, IL<\/a> could end up costing you much more than you bargained for.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been wondering whether HVAC maintenance is really worth it, here are three good reasons that just might convince you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Maintenance\u00a0vs. Repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we review the benefits of HVAC maintenance, let\u2019s talk about the difference between preventive maintenance and repairs. While both types are equally important, they\u2019re quite different and occur in different scenarios. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your system malfunctions or stops working completely, that\u2019s when you need repairs. This isn&#8217;t when the system is supposed to have &#8220;maintenance.&#8221; Repairs are performed to identify a specific problem that\u2019s causing the issue and repair it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventive maintenance, on the other hand, is performed to eliminate the need for future repairs (as well as other benefits we&#8217;ll get to). Unlike repairs, preventative maintenance can identify potential problems <em>before<\/em> they become expensive problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while it might seem counterproductive to schedule a service when your HVAC is working well, it\u2019s usually not until something goes wrong that homeowners understand the need for preventive maintenance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s talk abut the best benefits of preventive maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Fewer Service Calls&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with proper maintenance, there\u2019s always a chance of your system malfunctioning. In fact, most serious, not to mention costly repairs, usually show tell-tale signs before you realize there&#8217;s a problem.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With regularly scheduled maintenance, an experienced technician can\u00a0recognize and repair small problems before they become major, more expensive repairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll save more money by avoiding expensive after-hours emergency service calls. That\u2019s even truer when it\u2019s peak season, like in the middle of summer or winter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Longer Lifespan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your HVAC is no different than any other appliance in your home. Its expected lifespan is influenced by the way you use it and how the maintenance it receives. The best way to extend the lifespan of your system is with regularly scheduled maintenance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while it might be tempting to hold off on paying for a tune-up, doing so can backfire. When it comes to saving money and extending the life of your unit, it\u2019s always best to schedule seasonal maintenance with a trusted HVAC company.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Lower Utility Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer, it\u2019s not uncommon for utility bills to skyrocket. That\u2019s why keeping your HVAC properly maintained is even more important. Clogged air filters, issues with short-cycling, and worn-out internal components can cause higher-than-normal utility bills. Scheduling regular maintenance can quickly resolve these issues and help lower your monthly utility bills as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Takeaway&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to scheduling regular maintenance, one of the easiest ways to save money is by building a relationship with an HVAC company you can trust.\u00a0So, whether you\u2019re looking for more tips or need emergency repairs, we\u2019re here to help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Johansen &amp; Anderson Inc today to schedule an appointment with our professionals.<\/a> Call J&amp;A today, sleep-tight tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been wondering whether HVAC maintenance is really worth it, here\u2019s three good reasons that just might convince you.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[127,92],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1236"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1236"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1236\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1240,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1236\/revisions\/1240"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}