How Are Your HVAC Habits Affecting Your Wallet?  

No matter what the season outside in Canada, the temperature inside your home determines how comfortable you will be. Set it just right and your home will feel like a comfortable escape from the world. But if your heating and cooling system isn’t working correctly, you’ll feel it. And it won’t be pleasant. 

It’s time for a deeper look at how you’re using your HVAC equipment. It could be the difference between a superstar system or a poor performer. Try this short quiz from Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing to find out more. 

  • Summer is right around the corner in Canada. How do you get your system ready?
    1. Replace the HVAC filter and clean the vents. Then it’s good to go.
    2. Call in the pros for a seasonal checkup.
    3. Nothing. It will be fine.
  • You’re hosting a party on a scorching night, but the AC isn’t working. What do you do?
    1. Tell my guests to bring cold beverages.
    2. Schedule an emergency repair to get it working before guests arrive.
    3. Turn on my fans and hope for a cool breeze.
  • Your current HVAC is getting old. What’s your plan when it’s time for a new one?
    1. Let my contractor to make the decision and pay for it with a credit card.
    2. Save worries and costs by subscribing to a monthly home comfort subscription.
    3. Buy the fanciest system on the market in Canada.
  • When you receive your next monthly utility bill, what do you expect you’ll see?
    1. It will be a little higher. My heating and cooling costs have gotten expensive.
    2. It will be similar to the bill for the same month last year.
    3. I won’t know until I open it. Some months aren’t bad, but others are shocking.
  • Your HVAC system is making a strange noise. What do you do?
    1. Grab my toolbox and spend a weekend trying to fix it.
    2. Call an Expert technician to take a look.
    3. Ignore it and hope it goes away.

Time to tally your results. If you answered mostly Bs, your HVAC habits are right on track. You’re taking care of your system and you have a plan for the future. But if you answered any of these questions with As or Cs, you could make some changes to help your system perform better. Keep reading to see how. 

New HVAC Habits to Help You Save 

Schedule Seasonal Maintenance While switching out your air filter and cleaning your vents are important tasks to prepare your system for a season change, a professional tune-up is essential to finish the process. During a seasonal visit, your HVAC technician will perform a series of tasks that maximize the energy efficiency pro will keep an eye out for more serious issues for your system. That could save you a costly breakdown later in the season. 

Work with an HVAC company that offers emergency repairs. Even carefully maintained HVAC systems can have issues on occasion. And it always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times. A company with 24/7 emergency service can save you the headache and discomfort. The Service Experts Advantage Program offers that much needed service to customers at no additional cost. 

Have a plan for your HVAC system upgrade. Well-maintained HVAC systems can last for 10 to 15 years, but they can’t last forever. Make a plan now to avoid last-minute pressure when your machine takes its final bow. The Service Experts Advantage Program™ can help. It brings you a new high-efficiency HVAC system with no up-front costs. Even better, the program comes with free maintenance and repairs. 

Keep track of your monthly energy expenses and take note when they dramatically change. Your energy bills can tell you more than your monthly costs. If you’re seeing a steady increase in your costs but no change in home comfort, something is probably going on with your system. A new high-efficiency system can give you peace of mind with more consistent energy usage—and that means fewer surprises on your bill. 

Act when you hear a strange noise from your HVAC system. That noise is more than annoying. It indicates something is wrong with your system. Even if it’s a relatively small issue, left unchecked it could make for an expensive repair down the road. Don’t try to fix it yourself. Leave it to the professionals to diagnose and set it right. 

Your HVAC can cost you big when you don’t treat it right. If you utilize these tips, you could save time, money and frustration. And if your system just isn’t cutting it anymore, consider finding one through the Service Experts Advantage Program. It can help you get a new energy-efficient system with no up-front costs and free maintenance and repairs. 

To learn more, give us a call or schedule an appointment online. We’re happy to help! 

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