The cost of an HVAC inspection varies depending on the contractor you use and the size of your home. For instance, your inspection could run anywhere from $200 on the low end to $400 or more if you have a larger home. And even at that price, an HVAC inspection is really worth it.
In many cases, people forget they even have an HVAC system until it goes on the fritz. You don’t want to be without your furnace on a cold day, or your air conditioner on a hot one. An HVAC inspection by an experienced tech is important because it catches problems before they start.
What Is Involved in an HVAC Inspection?
An HVAC inspection is part of the tune-up process. Typically, you can expect an HVAC tune-up to consist mainly of three phases: inspection, cleaning, and service.
Keep in mind that you do not need to do all these things at once. You can have someone inspect your system and clean and service it later. Or, you may decide that since a maintenance team is coming to your home anyway, it’s easier to get everything taken care of in one shot.
Here are some quick pointers on what you can expect to receive in return for the price you pay for an HVAC inspection.
The Inspection
Your HVAC inspection is the first part of the tune-up process. A qualified, licensed technician will check your furnace and air conditioner for signs of wear and tear.
One of the main issues that homeowners tend to face at the start of the summer season is low refrigerant in their air conditioners, so the technician will check your levels. They also will check to make sure the furnace and air conditioner’s motors and compressors are operating as expected.
Cleaning Your HVAC System
The second step in the tune-up process deals with the cleaning of your HVAC system. Even if you are diligent about cleaning and replacing your air filters (and it’s a good idea to do just that), a technician will still thoroughly clean your HVAC system to remove any dirt and debris that the filters weren’t able to catch.
Servicing Your HVAC System
This part of the HVAC tune-up is going to vary the most in price. Simply put, some homeowners need more service on their HVAC system than others do. It all comes down to usage, maintenance, and the age of your machines.
Systems that are new and have homeowners who do a thorough job of keeping their HVAC clean and well-maintained, don’t need as much work. Others may have a part that has worn out, or is close to it, to cause problems. These issues need to be serviced as soon as possible to ensure the system does not break down when pushed to its limit on a very hot or cold day.
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Benefits of an HVAC Tune-Up
You may be wondering if you should skip your HVAC tune-up if your budget is already stretched a little tight this year. But it’s worth it to get your HVAC system tuned up in the long run, for your budget and for the life of your machines.
After a tune-up, your HVAC system will run properly and will use less energy to do so, saving you money in the long run from unexpected repairs or a full-on replacement. Plus, you don’t have to worry as much about paying exorbitant emergency service fees from needing service in the middle of the night or during the busiest season.
While some systems are fallible, with proper care and maintenance, you should be able to get 10 years out of your system easily before you should start considering an upgrade.
When to Schedule an HVAC Maintenance Visit
The most ideal time for HVAC maintenance is in the spring because you’ll be running your air conditioner consistently in the coming months. You’ll want to get your preventive maintenance done in advance because it would be unfortunate if your AC broke down on a hot summer day.
If your HVAC system also includes heating, the technician can inspect both the heating and cooling elements during the one annual visit. If you use your heating for an extended period of time however, and almost as often as your air conditioning, you will want to schedule two separate inspections, once in the fall and once in the spring.
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After your HVAC is inspected, the technician will provide you with his or her findings, highlighting any issues they discovered. They will then provide maintenance and repair suggestions based on what they think the best solutions are for each specific issue and what would benefit the HVAC system’s longevity and performance.
Individuals looking for a new home should have an HVAC inspection to reveal any potential issues before purchasing the home. If problems with the home’s HVAC system are uncovered, new buyers should consider negotiating the sale price with the sellers to compensate for the expense of repairs or maintenance.
If there are problems with your newly installed HVAC system, be sure to contact the system’s manufacturer before paying for a technician’s services because new systems generally come with a warranty.
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An HVAC inspection is a good way to form a clearer picture of what your HVAC system needs, if anything, to continue running smoothly. At the very least, you can determine when you need your next cleaning and establish a regular schedule going forward that will keep your HVAC system in good working order.
At Ambient Edge, we have nearly 20 years of experience providing our customers with tune-ups and inspections that have saved them thousands of dollars in the long run. We can do the same for you, and we will work with you on a schedule that best fits your time and budget. Just give us a call today and let’s get started.
