According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can lower your monthly energy bill by 30% with proper heating and AC maintenance and by improving your home's insulation. A faulty HVAC or a system with low efficiency uses up a lot of energy in an attempt to maintain comfortable indoor conditions. Here's how regular maintenance can help prevent that.

Increased Efficiency

When you perform routine maintenance on your AC, your system will reduce the amount of energy it utilizes to reach your desired temperature. In basic terms, AC efficiency means that your system uses the least amount of energy to produce the greatest effect. A high-efficiency system will cool your home using less electricity, while a poor-efficiency system will need double or triple the amount of electricity to deliver the same results. This is the same situation with your furnace. A higher efficiency furnace needs less fuel to produce the same amount of heat. With a properly maintained AC, you can save up to 30% on utility costs, as mentioned above.

Less Resistance

As your AC runs, it accumulates a lot of dirt and dust in critical system areas like the filters. The clogged filters won't be able to trap dust, and this results in dust settling on other interior surface components. For instance, you can end up with a lot of dust on the burner, heat exchanger, and sensors.

More resistance leads to a loss of efficiency, malfunctions, and faster wear and tear. This can cause some components to overheat, and the heat they generate will bleed into the air and cause the system to work even harder. It's a vicious cycle that consumes energy and increases utility bills. With proper maintenance, filters are replaced regularly and your AC won't need to work overtime to maintain proper temperatures.

Fewer Cycles

With a dirty or clogged filter, there will be diminished airflow. This means there won't be enough air to keep your home cool. As a result, you will end up having cold and hot spots in your home. This usually causes the AC to cycle on and off more frequently than necessary. As you might imagine, this cycling utilizes a lot of energy. Keeping up with AC maintenance ensures that there is adequate airflow and your AC won't have to keep cycling on and off. This lowers utility bills.

If you're looking for a more comfortable home and lower energy bills, you need to stay on top of scheduling regular AC maintenance check ups. Get in touch with us today if you are looking for an AC maintenance company to keep your system at peak efficiency.