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Old 07-19-2025, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jrref View Post
Maybe, but the way they look at it is maintenance is labor you pay to check the system, clean the condenser and evaporator coils, and clean the condensate drain. If they find the run capacitor is low for example, the charge for that part and to replace it is covered under the parts and labor warranty. Does that make sense?
Not really. I have never paid for any HVAC maintenance and my systems have all lasted at least 15 to 20 years, with no real issues.

It would interesting to know how many people, who pay for regular maintenance, have actually had the capacitor replaced during the maintenance visit, and how much extra they were charged.