[Michael G.]

How many homes have their AC/heating system serviced every 6 months or per year?

Do you have a signed contact?

Do you feel most company's do what you can do, keep the ac water lines clear and change the air filter?

I'm on the fence about this and thinking without a contract, if I have trouble,
it would be easier to get estimates on a fix with more than 1 company.

Your Thoughts Please

Cheers!

[rjm1cc]

no contract
Do the water line maintenance yourself.
Use YouTube for some suggestions.

[Stu from NYC]

We have a pm done every six months

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

How many homes have their AC/heating system serviced every 6 months or per year?

Do you have a signed contact?

Do you feel most company's do what you can do, keep the ac water lines clear and change the air filter?

I'm on the fence about this and thinking without a contract, if I have trouble,
it would be easier to get estimates on a fix with more than 1 company.

Your Thoughts Please

Cheers!

I have never paid an HVAC company for routine maintenance. Changing the filter and keeping the condensate line clear are easy DIY projects. You should also check the outside condenser unit for dirt and debris around the coils. To keep the condensate line clear, add about a quart of vinegar to the drain pipe every 3 months or so. On a hot summer day, I like to inspect the outside unit to see if the suction line (the one with the black insulation) is cold and sweating. If it is, your compressor is working. There is nothing else that an HVAC technician can do to prevent your system from failing. Most HVAC companies want to sell you regular maintenance checkups (or tune-ups?) because it is a cash cow for their business. Don't waste your money.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I have never paid an HVAC company for routine maintenance. Changing the filter and keeping the condensate line clear are easy DIY projects. You should also check the outside condenser unit for dirt and debris around the coils. To keep the condensate line clear, add about a quart of vinegar to the drain pipe every 3 months or so. On a hot summer day, I like to inspect the outside unit to see if the suction line (the one with the black insulation) is cold and sweating. If it is, your compressor is working. There is nothing else that an HVAC technician can do to prevent your system from failing. Most HVAC companies want to sell you regular maintenance checkups (or tune-ups?) because it is a cash cow for their business. Don't waste your money.

I totally agree!

My kind of guy, honest, sincere, and to the point.

Thank You

[MrFlorida]

No contract here , friends have them, such a joke. Guy comes out and looks for something to fix, so they can drum up business. I change the filter myself ( they don't do that) and if it's not running right, I'll be the first to know. I'll call when something breaks.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

No contract here , friends have them, such a joke. Guy comes out and looks for something to fix, so they can drum up business. I change the filter myself ( they don't do that) and if it's not running right, I'll be the first to know. I'll call when something breaks.

My way of thinking also.
I did have a maintenance plan until the 1st of January.
They came every 6 months for 150.00, ea., a real joke.

[Babubhat]

Coils need cleaning. Maintenance has found dead animals inside

[CoachKandSportsguy]

I had an ultraviolet light installed inside so that airborn viruses are killed during recirculation. That needs cleaning every year. . I have a contract for a cleaning. . .

just a bit safer during virus season. .

[dewilson58]

Annual Maint..............no contract, same firm each year.

Check on pricing from all the big boys.

[toeser]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

How many homes have their AC/heating system serviced every 6 months or per year?

Do you have a signed contact?

Do you feel most company's do what you can do, keep the ac water lines clear and change the air filter?

I'm on the fence about this and thinking without a contract, if I have trouble,
it would be easier to get estimates on a fix with more than 1 company.

Your Thoughts Please

Cheers!

I think service every six months would be complete overkill. I have mine serviced once per year ONLY because I'm gone much of the summer. I haven't serviced my northern air conditioner in several years and have had zero issues.

[ithos]

I agree with the DIY comments so far. But need to inspect the contactor for the compressor periodically to help prevent compressor failure.

How and When to Change A Contactor - YouTube

[mydavid]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

No contract here , friends have them, such a joke. Guy comes out and looks for something to fix, so they can drum up business. I change the filter myself ( they don't do that) and if it's not running right, I'll be the first to know. I'll call when something breaks.

I'm with you!!!

[spofford]

Semi annual maintenance, $ 150 for both. Have had issues with our 15 year old system, and get quick response every time. No extra charge for emergency calls. Worth the maintenance charge for us,

[bjd0105]

We us M&S for our maintenance and it is a contract. We had multiple power surges in our neighborhood during the summer and our a/c went down. Called them early afternoon and the they were here within a couple hours. A coil fried and it cost under $100 to repair. Just charge for parts. Well worth the contract.