Which Air Conditioning Service Plan Should I Get?

October 20, 2017

There’s a lot of conflicting information out there about air conditioning service plans. Do you need one? Is the value there? What should it include? Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating can help answer your questions and erase some confusion.

But I Have a Warranty

A confusing piece about air conditioning repair plans is that homeowners often think they don’t need a plan because their air conditioning is under warranty. However, the warranty and a maintenance service agreement are two distinctively separate things—and in many cases, you will need to have routine air conditioning service done to keep your warranty in effect. Scheduling these appointments will ensure your air conditioner is working as it should and highlight potential problems before they become larger, and expensive, problems. A warranty typically only covers major components of an air conditioner, and they often only cover parts and not labor costs, which can accumulate pretty fast. It’s vital to go through all details of your warranty so you comprehend what’s covered and what isn’t.

Other Benefits of Routine Maintenance

In addition to making sure your equipment is working properly, routine maintenance has many other benefits. Properly maintained systems will be more likely to operate at peak efficiency, which may help save costs on your energy bills. They also help to enhance your home’s air, helping to keep your household healthier and your home cleaner.

Another benefit of regular maintenance is that it helps ensure your air conditioner will operate correctly through its busiest season—aka when temperatures are high. The last thing you want on a warm Pella day is to need to arrange for an emergency repair.

Built-In Motivation to Schedule Routine Maintenance

At Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating, our Service Maintenance Plans are specifically for regular maintenance. One of the great things about buying an air conditioning service maintenance plan is that you won’t have a reason to miss scheduling helpful annual maintenance. We’ve noticed that once homeowners invest in a service plan, they are likely to schedule their service much better than homeowners that didn’t include a service agreement—and their air conditioner and indoor air quality benefit! Even better, our experts will typically get in contact with the homeowners to schedule your appointment as a helpful reminder.

If you want to learn more about air conditioning service plans, or if you would like to get one now, call Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating at 641-628-3621 and we’ll help you out.