Maintenance is an important responsibility in keeping your HVAC system running effectively. Opting out of routine maintenance can result in system faults, poor functionality, and component replacements. You may think that you are saving money by avoiding your annual HVAC system maintenance, however you will likely end up ranking up the costs in repairs in the long run. An HVAC maintenance plan makes maintenance simple. Today we will discuss the importance enrolling in heating and cooling maintenance plan in the Greater Toronto Area, read on. 

Consistent Maintenance
When you sign up for a maintenance plan you will receive an annual maintenance visit from a certified HVAC technician to inspect your system. During this visit, your technician will complete any necessary inspections, tests, cleaning, and at the end of your appointment you will receive a personalized HomeCare report which will outline ways to keep your system running efficiency.

The following eight diagnostic checks are included in Maple Air's annual maintenance plan for your cooling system:

1. Check and record ambient carbon monoxide levels
   
2. Check temperatures across air handler
   
3. Check temperatures/air flow across condenser coil
   
4. Check current draw on condenser motor and compressor
   
5. Test operation of condensation system and evaporator coil
   
6. Test unit through full operating cycle
   
7. Clean outdoor condenser unit
   
8. Clean evaporator coil drain line
   

The following eight diagnostic checks included in Maple Air's annual maintenance for your heating system are:

1. Check Operating Pressures
   
2. Check Temperatures across Air Handler
   
3. Check/Adjust Fan Belt
   
4. Check Operation of Condensation System
   
5. Inspect for Hazardous Debris in the Chimney
   
6. Flue (if applicable)
   
7. Test unit through full Operating Cycle
   
8. Safety test for Carbon Monoxide
   
9. Check Unit operating to Manufacturer’s Specifications
   

Benefits of Annual Maintenance
A heating or cooling system in the Greater Toronto Area is an investment, thus it’s essential to prioritize maintenance to assure proper system health. A few benefits of annual maintenance include:

- Lower energy bills: When your system is maintained, it functions at its best level. Proper functionality means efficient performance. High efficiency equals to lower monthly energy bills.
- Long-term savings: Doing the work on your system today, will assure better long-term operation. Strong system health will decrease the likelihood of issues, which will decrease the likelihood of costly repairs. Neglecting maintenance can result in the development of system complications, which may lead to costly repairs.
- Living with assurance: When your heating and cooling system is properly maintained, you can be assured that it will perform to its best abilities. This will mean that you can live your life at ease knowing that you will have proper heating and cooling during all seasons. A system that is not maintained can result in random breakdowns, which can be very stressful especially during extremely hot or cold temperatures.

Don’t skip out on maintenance routine maintenance, contact Maple Air Heating and Cooling, serving the Greater Toronto Area to sign up for our maintenance plan. You'll thank yourself in the long run for prioritizing the health of your HVAC system.