How Are Your HVAC Habits Impacting Your Wallet?  

No matter what the season outside in Birmingham, the temperature in your home decides how comfortable you will seem. Set it just right and your space will be a enjoyable escape from it all. But if your heating and cooling system isn’t functioning properly, you’ll recognize it. And it won’t be enjoyable. 

Brace yourself for a deeper look at the manner you’re utilizing your heating and cooling equipment. It could be the difference between a steady system or a pathetic performer. Start this short quiz from Norrell Service Experts to see how you stack up. 

  • Summer is almost here in Birmingham. How do you prep your system?
    1. Switch out the HVAC filter and dust the vents. Then it’s finished.
    2. Bring in the Experts for a seasonal tune-up.
    3. Nothing at all. It will be fine.
  • You’re planning a party on a particularly warm night, but the AC isn’t working. What’s your solution?
    1. Advise my visitors to bring cool beverages.
    2. Organize an emergency repair to get it functioning before people show up.
    3. Plug in my fans and pray for a strong breeze.
  • Your current HVAC is pretty old. What will you do when it’s time for a replacement?
    1. Allow my contractor to choose and fund it with a credit card.
    2. Save worries and bills by signing up for a monthly home comfort subscription.
    3. Purchase the most expensive system currently available in Birmingham.
  • When you receive your next monthly utility bill, what do you think you’ll find?
    1. It will cost more. My HVAC charges have gotten expensive.
    2. It will be comparable to the charges for the same month last year.
    3. I can’t know for certain until I see it. Some months aren’t bad, but others are shocking.
  • Your heating and cooling system is making a strange noise. What’s your next step?
    1. Grab my toolbox and spend a weekend struggling to fix it.
    2. Bring in a professional technician to examine it.
    3. Don’t think about it and hope it stops.

Time to tally your results. If you chose mostly Bs, your heating and cooling practices are right on track. You’re taking care of your machine and you made a plan for down the road. But if you answered any of these questions with As or Cs, you can make a few changes to help your system perform more efficiently. Read on to discover how. 

New HVAC Habits to Help Out Your Wallet 

Arrange Annual Maintenance While swapping out your air filter and sprucing up your vents are essential tasks to help out your equipment for a season change, a professional maintenance appointment is necessary to conclude the process. During a routine visit, your pro technician will complete a series of tasks that boost the energy efficiency pro will look out for more serious complications for your home. That could save you a high-priced breakdown later in the season. 

Find an HVAC company that offers emergency repairs. Even meticulously maintained heating and cooling systems can have problems occasionally. And it always seems to occur at the worst times. A company with 24/7 emergency service can handle the headache and distress. The Service Experts Advantage Program affords that vital service to homeowners at no added cost. 

Create a plan for your HVAC system upgrade. Many HVAC systems can function for 10 to 15 years, but they can’t last forever. Build an idea of what you want now to escape last-minute pressure when your system takes its ultimate 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 bills and take note when they radically change. Your energy bills can tell you more than your monthly charges. If you’re noticing a steady escalation in your charges but no difference in home comfort, something is probably going on with your HVAC. An updated high-efficiency system can offer you peace of mind with more reliable energy usage—and that means fewer unknown amounts on your bill. 

Act when you notice a strange noise from your heating and cooling system. That noise is more than aggravating. It demonstrates something is amiss with your equipment. Even if it’s a comparatively small issue, left unchecked it could make for a high-priced repair in the future. Don’t try to correct it yourself. Leave it to the pros to check out and fix it. 

Your heating and cooling system can cost you quite a bit when you don’t maintain it. If you use these tips, you could save time, additional costs and frustration. And if your equipment just isn’t cutting it anymore, contemplate finding one through the Service Experts Advantage Program. It can help you get an updated energy-efficient system with no up-front costs and free maintenance and repairs. 

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