The Top Six Reasons to Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Your HVAC equipment is the key to a sense of comfort and indoor air quality. The furnace and air conditioner work hard in the background, heating, cooling, managing the humidity and filtering your indoor air. Lots of homeowners take these functions for granted until they’re forced to do without them. If your AC has ever broken down on a sweltering summer day, or the furnace has stopped working during a blizzard, you know what this is like firsthand. 

No homeowner wants to deal with urgent repairs, a spike in energy bills or problems with their sense of comfort. What if there was a way to guarantee an uninterrupted supply of clean, conditioned air when you need it most? 

That’s where preventive HVAC maintenance comes into play. Like getting an oil change for your car, regularly scheduled tune-ups are vital for keeping your HVAC system up and running. And to get the most from each maintenance visit, you should think about applying for an HVAC maintenance contract. 

This contract is an arrangement between you and a trusted HVAC contractor. Your membership takes the guessing out of HVAC service by delivering routine maintenance, savings on repair work between scheduled appointments and other benefits. An HVAC maintenance contract is not required to schedule tune-ups with Midway Services, but we highly endorse signing up. Here are six reasons why. 

1. Automatic Reminders to Schedule HVAC Maintenance 

Life gets busy, so people often forget about requesting furnace maintenance in the fall and air conditioning maintenance in the spring. With an HVAC membership, you’ll receive consistent reminders to get an appointment on your calendar. If you’re not sure why HVAC maintenance is so important, consider these benefits: 

• Uncover smaller problems early on: Issues with your home comfort system tend to develop gradually. When a technician inspects the internal components once a year, it’s possible to find and fix small problems before they become big headaches. 
• Decrease the risk of breakdowns: By tightening that loose fan belt and evening out the off-kilter blower motor during a maintenance visit, the likelihood of a mid-season breakdown diminishes. 
• Lower repair costs: Routine HVAC maintenance is an affordable, predictable cost that minimizes the need for most major repairs. 
• Improve energy efficiency: The Department of Energy estimates that annual maintenance can boost HVAC efficiency by up to 30%, lowering your heating and cooling bills in the process. 

• Boost home comfort: When your home comfort system operates the way it should, airflow improves for even temperatures and more comfortable humidity in your home. 
• Prolong the system’s life span: A clean, tuned-up, well-lubricated HVAC system can last years longer than a neglected one, saving you on early replacement equipment. 
• Ensure safety: An equipment and safety inspection during each visit offers peace of mind that your HVAC system is working as intended. 
• Maintain your warranty: Most HVAC manufacturers prioritize preventive maintenance so much that they require annual tune-ups to keep your warranty valid. Investing a little in upkeep now protects you from expensive repairs that your warranty will cover. 

2. Priority Service 

Having an HVAC maintenance agreement puts you at the front of the line when you call to request an emergency repair. You can usually expect same-day service—even during nights, weekends and holidays—thanks to 24/7/365 guaranteed priority service for members. 

3. Priority Install 

Planning to replace your home comfort system? An HVAC agreement gives you access to the most rapid installs possible, even during the busiest times of year. 

4. Discounted Repairs and Services 

Regular maintenance reduces the need for repair service, but if your system needs some attention, having an HVAC maintenance plan entitles you to a 15% discount. You’ll also receive 15% off indoor air quality products, like pleated filters, whole-house humidifiers and charged media air cleaners. 

5. No Trip Charge 

HVAC repairs are occasionally unavoidable, but they can get expensive fast. Thankfully, with an HVAC membership, you’ll never pay trip charges or overtime fees, even for emergency and after-hour appointments. 

6. Repair Guarantee 

How can you be sure the technician has performed a job well done? Put your mind at ease with a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all repairs and installations for one year. If the work leaves you unhappy, our technician will return to make things right. 

Sign Up for an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Midway Services offers three HVAC membership levels: Priority+™, Maintenance+™ and the Service Experts Advantage™ Program. Check out what each plan provides and work with our staff to help you choose the optimum plan for your needs and budget. We’re happy to answer any questions you have before signing up. For more information about our HVAC maintenance contracts or to schedule a tune-up, please contact your local Midway Services office today.