HOW DO I KEEP MY HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN PRIME CONDITION?
You and your heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) system are in a relationship that will determine your comfort indoors every day of the year. To ensure it’s a relationship you can rely on, it’s important to choose carefully when engaging an
HVAC expert for equipment sales, installation, maintenance and repairs.
“When you purchase a new heating and air conditioning system, you are buying more than the equipment—you are also paying to have it installed. Selecting the best contractor for the job is just as important as choosing the right system for your home,” says John Read, general manager of Air Conditioning & Plumbing in Windsor.
For 95 years, the company has been providing solutions to home and business owners in need of HVAC equipment, installation, maintenance and 24/7/365 repair service. The following are Read’s responses toquestions customers regularly bring to him in search of answers and solutions.
Q:
What questions should I
be asking when choosing an HVAC company to keep my home comfortable and safe?
A:
These are vital:
1. Can you provide local references?
2. Will you give a detailed, written estimate?
3. Are you properly licensed, bonded and insured?
4. Are your technicians NATE-certified, assuring they are skilled, knowledgeable professionals who have passed certification tests with the North American Technician Excellence organization?
5. Do you follow industry standards?
6. What is the condition of my home’s duct system?
7. How will you calculate the size of the system I need?
8. How should the new system impact my energy bills?
9. What are your financing programs?
10. What maintenance, warranties and guarantees are included with your service, after the equipment is installed?
Q:
How does regular maintenance benefit the air conditioning system?
A:
Routine air conditioning
maintenance keeps your system performing at its best, ensuring you feel comfortable even when heat waves are scorching the air outdoors.
A properly maintained air conditioning system operates more efficiently and uses less energy. It also helps prevent the need for major repairs. All of this saves you money while keeping you cool.
Q:
What happens during a spring tune-up of the air conditioning system?
A:
When you enroll in Bryant Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing ’s precision tune-up plan, you will receive the 18-point air conditioning precision tune-up. The HVAC experts will also perform a 29-point visual system inspection to make certain everything is working well.
During the inspection, the technician takes care of: • Equipment cleaning • Gas pressure and pilot adjustment • Thorough lubrication • Energy savings analysis • Replacing the standard filter
Whether you need basic air conditioning services such as a routine inspection or would like to set up a long-term maintenance plan, get expert advice during a free in-home consultation with a Bryant Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing ’s residential and commercial comfort adviser.