Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance | Heating and Air Conditioning | Birchwood
Keep every season in Birchwood feeling just right with HEP’s reliable regular maintenance for your heating and air conditioning systems. Our certified technicians arrive on time, ready to fine-tune every component—from filters and coils to thermostats and safety checks—so your equipment runs quietly, efficiently, and affordably all year long. Fewer surprise breakdowns mean more peace of mind, lower utility bills, and a healthier indoor environment for your family or business.
Sign up for a scheduled maintenance plan and you’ll enjoy priority service, exclusive discounts, and detailed performance reports after every visit. Whether the East Tennessee humidity climbs or a cold front rolls in, HEP keeps you one step ahead, extending the life of your investment and maximizing comfort in every room. Discover why Birchwood residents trust us to handle their heating and air conditioning like clockwork—call today and let’s put your comfort on cruise control.
FAQs
Why is regular HVAC maintenance important for Birchwood homeowners?
Seasonal tune-ups keep your heating and cooling system running safely, efficiently, and reliably—crucial in Birchwood’s cold winters and humid summers. A professional inspection catches worn parts, loose electrical connections, and refrigerant issues before they cause breakdowns, extends equipment life, maintains healthy indoor air quality, and ensures your system meets current safety and efficiency standards.
What is included in your Birchwood preventive maintenance visit?
Our certified technicians perform a 20-plus-point checklist that covers: • Thorough cleaning of burners, blower wheel, evaporator and condenser coils • Inspection and tightening of electrical connections • Verification of thermostat calibration • Lubrication of moving parts • Refrigerant level and pressure check • Combustion analysis and carbon-monoxide safety test on furnaces • Drain-line clearing and pan treatment for central AC units • Filter replacement or cleaning • Airflow measurement across ducts • Written report with findings and recommendations.
How often should my furnace and air conditioner be serviced?
For most equipment we recommend two maintenance visits each year—a furnace tune-up in early fall and an air-conditioning tune-up in spring. Heat pumps that provide both heating and cooling should be serviced twice a year as well. If your system is older than 10 years, runs nonstop, or serves a home with pets, smoking, or allergy sufferers, more frequent filter checks and quarterly inspections may be advised.
Will regular maintenance really lower my energy bills?
Yes. Cleaning coils, replacing clogged filters, and calibrating controls can restore lost efficiency—often saving 10–25 % on monthly utility costs. Proper refrigerant charge alone can improve AC efficiency by up to 15 %. Over time, these savings typically offset the cost of the maintenance plan while reducing wear on expensive components such as compressors and heat exchangers.
Can maintenance help preserve my manufacturer’s warranty?
Nearly all major HVAC manufacturers require documented annual professional service to keep the parts warranty in force. Skipping tune-ups or hiring unlicensed labor can void coverage, leaving you to pay out of pocket for repairs. Our Birchwood maintenance agreements provide the documentation you need and use genuine replacement parts that meet OEM specifications.
What can I do between professional visits to keep my system running smoothly?
• Check and change 1-inch filters every 1–3 months (or clean washable filters) and 4- to 5-inch media filters every 6–12 months. • Keep outdoor condenser and heat-pump units free of leaves, grass clippings, and snow for at least 2 ft of clearance. • Ensure supply and return vents are unblocked by furniture or rugs. • Inspect the condensate drain line for clogs or algae growth. • Listen for unusual noises or short-cycling and call us if anything changes. • Program your thermostat for energy-saving set-backs and replace batteries yearly. These simple steps complement our professional maintenance and help you enjoy year-round comfort.