My parents taught me the importance of HVAC preventative maintenance
My parents taught me a lot of important lessons over the years.
Remembering to change the oil in one’s car is a perfect example.
They helped me keep an old SUV on the road for years after reaching 200,000 miles because of their advice. This involved taking the car to the mechanic several times a year for oil changes and general engine inspections. Catching issues before they turn into catastrophic problems is important. If for instance there’s a leaky pipe in your house, it’s better to find it while the surrounding areas are merely wet instead of flooded. Many people do visual inspections of their homes on a semi-regular basis. The heating and cooling system is a perfect example. My parents told me that an air conditioner is one of the most expensive pieces of equipment that regular people have in their homes. It’s also used more often in certain climates than virtually any other home appliance behind the refrigerator, microwave, or oven. I don’t take any chances and have paid for annual maintenance contracts for the past six or seven years straight. If there’s a problem with the air conditioner, a trained professional diagnoses the problem before the entire HVAC system is threatened. There are other aspects of preventative care that they handle as well. Aside from monthly filter changes, I also get refills of coolant whenever my air conditioner needs them. The technician cleans my condensate line during each visit as well. Having a maintenance contract with the heating and cooling company keeps my air conditioner and furnace from breaking down needlessly at random moments. I owe my parents for teaching me the importance of having one.