If you already have an HVAC unit or you need to repair yours, you may be familiar with HVAC maintenance plans that most HVAC companies offer.

These plans offer you the benefits an HVAC service maintenance agreement. For a yearly fee that can cost a few hundred dollars annually, you receive maintenance inspections that are typically performed at least two times per year.

When you consider this, these maintenance plans can be an excellent benefit for your home, but they can also put a strain on a tight budget. So, how do you decide if they are worth the money or not? Let’s take a look.

The Benefits and Downsides of an HVAC Maintenance Plan

Most HVAC unit maintenance plans are designed to focus on both your heating and your air conditioning systems. With that in mind, with a regular plan, you get two separate checkups that focus on your heating system and your air conditioning system, usually performed every six months.

By getting these inspections, you ensure your entire HVAC system is functioning properly for both seasons of significant use. Many people attempt to do these checkups on their own, but unless they know exactly how HVAC units operate and what to look for, they won’t be able to achieve much except changing the filter.

That’s where the main benefit of a maintenance plan lies – you get a trained professional to check your system who can fix any problems and catch any issues. Which can go a long way towards preventing future problems and lowering operating costs.

The only downside of these plans is the upfront cost. They usually range between $150 and $500, depending on the services you get. However, even with that being the case, the price usually ends up being much lower than having to fix a broken HVAC unit or repairing a part. As you probably know, as most HVAC units age they suffer from wear and tear, which is why these maintenance plans become more and more worthwhile as time passes. Plus, they extend the life of your HVAC system, which saves you money by enabling you the chance to replace the unit at a much later date.

An Upgraded Maintenance Plan Is the Best Solution

At Frederick Air, we offer a service we call the Protection Plan. It’s designed to give you peace of mind while extending the life of your HVAC system at the same time.

The Protection Plan is similar to the regular maintenance plan in many ways, but with many added bonuses for almost the same price. Here are just some of them:

• True priority maintenance scheduling
• No additional fees and overtime rates
• 24/7 emergency service every day of the year
• The option to transfer your agreement
• 15% discounts on several upgrades/repairs

As you can see, our protection plan offers more than regular maintenance inspections!  We’ve designed it to have three distinct levels with a lot of customizable options, so you can choose the exact kind of protection plan that offers you what you’re looking for without having to pay for additional features you don’t need.

If you’re ready to see what is offered, visit this link to create your own protection plan. And if you have any questions for us, don’t hesitate to ask, we are here to help!