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. Should you get one? Is the cost worth it? What should it include? Patterson & Stirling Inc can help answer your questions and erase some confusion.

But I Have a Warranty

Perhaps one of the most confusing things about air conditioning repair plans is that homeowners often assume they don’t need the repair plan because their air conditioning is under warranty. However, the warranty and a maintenance service agreement are two distinctively separate things—and in a lot cases, you are required to have routine air conditioning service done to keep your warranty in effect. These visits help ensure your air conditioner is running as it should and highlight potential problems before they become larger, and expensive, problems. A warranty usually only covers major components of an air conditioner, and does not cover labor costs, which can quickly add up. It’s important to understand all of the 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 a variety of benefits. Properly maintained systems are more likely to operate at peak efficiency, which can potentially save you money on utility bills. They also filter your home’s air better, helping to keep you healthier and your home cleaner.

Yet another benefit is that it helps ensure your air conditioner will run correctly through its busiest season—aka when temperatures are high. The last thing you want on a warm Erie day is to have to schedule an emergency repair.

Built-In Motivation to Schedule Routine Maintenance

At Patterson & Stirling Inc, our Service Maintenance Plans are specifically for regular maintenance. One of the good 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 found that once homeowners invest in a service plan, they are likely to schedule their service much better than homeowners without a service plan—and their air conditioner and indoor air quality benefit! Even better, our professionals will typically reach out to you to schedule your appointment as a helpful reminder.

If you would like more information about air conditioning service plans, or if you’re ready to get one now, call Patterson & Stirling Inc at 814-308-0416 and we’ll help you out.