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“Preventive Maintenance” … What’s in it for me? Part 4, the finale!

We are getting to that point in the season where we have to wear a sweater or jacket in the morning, and shorts in the afternoon.  Have you had to turn on your heat yet? We have not, but we have had a few customers that have turned on their heat. Some have already called already about problems with their heat.  This is the perfect time to get your “Preventive Maintenance (aka Tune-up) done on your ac and heating system.  “But, why?”, you may ask.  Well, here are a few reasons to consider doing your winter preventive maintenance now.

Save money with Arctic Air Inc. in Charleston, SCThe first reason is probably one that most of us can relate to … and it is (insert drum roll here)….  SAVINGS! Preventive maintenance pays for itself  by giving you better efficiency, by paying less in utility bills, and you have discounts on parts that are included with our plans. When you combine all of the savings, preventive maintenance is a “no brainer”.  It just makes good financial sense.

Secondly, you will have “Peace of Mind“.  Let’s face it… nothing is worse that having a house full of people and having your ac and heating system go down. When preventive maintenance is done regularly, you will see fewer system failures and you will increase the life expectancy of your ac and heating equipment. In addition, if your system does fail on the weekend, you can call on the weekend without any overtime charges.

The third reason… “Priority Service“. Who doesn’t like being treated a little special. When you sign a preventive maintenance agreement with Arctic Air, you get priority service.  Yes, we will put you ahead of calls that do not have an agreement with us…. and again, no overtime charges.

Finally, you will see “Continuity”. Our technicians become more familiar with your equipment.  This allows them to work on your equipment in a highly efficient manner.  Instead of trying to find where the air handler and condenser units are located, they can immediately go to the equipment and get started on the work.  Let’s be real, time is money. We want to be able to get your equipment running properly, as quickly as possible.

air filter air conditioning heating charleston scNow is definitely the time to get your winter preventive maintenance scheduled. Please feel free to give us a call at 843-821-0937. We are here to serve you.

Ding, Ding, Ding… It’s time to check your filters!

Time to check your filters!

raisinI just wanted to post a quick reminder… “Ding, Ding, Ding….It is time to check your filters in your a/c unit”.

Air flow is very important to your a/c system as a whole.  Without the air flow moving properly in your system, you can damage your unit, cause it to draw more electricity, and make it necessary to replace your unit before its time. Your filters can be causing a lack of air flow if they are clogged and dirty.

Air flow can be improved in your home by not shutting off rooms. For example, I have a room that is currently not being used in my home.  It is very tempting to close the door and keep that room shut off from the rest of the house.  The problem is that it messes up the air flow in the home.  Resist the temptation to close all the doors. If you want some privacy, keep the door slightly ajar.

air filter air conditioning heating charleston scSo, just to keep things simple… It is time to inspect your a/c air filter.  If it is dirty, replace it.