Get the Most Out Of Your Furnace, Heat Pump, and Air Conditioner
The unpredictable Kansas City weather puts your heating and cooling system through the wringer. One day you’re cranking up the heat, and the next we need air conditioning; that’s just life in the Midwest.
Your HVAC system works hard because you need it in all four seasons here. To keep yours running strong through these challenges, you need regularly scheduled HVAC maintenance services so your equipment lasts as long as possible and works as efficiently as possible.
Why Professional HVAC Service Makes a Difference
You wouldn’t drive your car for years without an oil change, yet many homeowners across Kansas City run their HVAC systems non-stop without basic care.
Professional HVAC maintenance service goes miles beyond swapping out air filters every 30 to 90 days. When technicians dig into a system during maintenance, they’re checking dozens of potential failure points that most homeowners never see.
Skipping maintenance might save money today, but it costs you a lot tomorrow. Small issues silently compound until suddenly, you’re facing a major repair bill and stuck in the cold.
The Ultimate Kansas City HVAC Service Is Proper Installation
Professional air conditioner, furnace, boiler, or heat pump installation is the foundation of a functional, healthy system. An installation expert can determine the correct size and type of equipment for your home.
During installation, they’ll ensure components fit together correctly and maximize your home’s airflow so you and your family feel comfortable in all seasons.
Recommended HVAC Maintenance Services
The industry-standard recommendation is to have a professional heating and cooling technician inspect, clean, and test your system twice a year – once in the spring before you turn on the air conditioner and once in the fall before you turn on the heat. Not only are techs checking for function, they’re also ensuring your system is operating safely.
System Cleaning
Your technician will clean and inspect your burners and other internal components on your heating system, and will clean the outdoor unit as part of air conditioning maintenance. The cost of skipping this vital HVAC service will be reflected in higher energy bills.
Cleaning your system components removes dust and debris that can prevent proper combustion to heat your home. If your furnace isn’t combusting properly, it will struggle to heat your home and use more energy.
Dirt and debris can more rapidly deteriorate your air conditioner condenser coils, so you may need to replace your equipment more often. Your air conditioner will likely struggle to keep your home cool and will cost more to run.
Safety Tests
Depending on the season, your HVAC maintenance service will include multiple safety tests.
- Your furnace or other heating system can develop leaks that can lead to a build-up of carbon monoxide in your home. A colorless, odorless gas, carbon monoxide is deadly if you breathe it in, in high amounts.
- The electrical components in your HVAC system include wiring, circuits, and connections. Your technician will examine them for signs of wear. Faulty electrical components can become fire hazards or increase your risk of electric shock.
- If your heating system runs on natural gas, your technician will take a look at the gas line running to your equipment. Gas leaks are major safety risks and can cause fire or explosions.
- Your heating and cooling system has built-in safety controls that prevent malfunctions, overheating, and other issues. During your HVAC service appointment, the technician will test these controls.
- Your thermostat gives you control over your comfort. The technician will make sure it is operating properly and calibrate it if needed.
- Your flue and vent connections remove combustion gases from your home. Your technician will inspect these to make sure they are working properly.
Mechanical Maintenance
Before you turn on your furnace, the technician will also perform mechanical maintenance. This includes oiling the fan, blower, and motor of your air handler (which is in use in all seasons if you have central air and a furnace).
During the spring, the technician will also check condensation lines for your air conditioner to ensure they are not clogged and that there’s no standing water in or around them.
Duct Cleaning
Your ductwork carries conditioned air throughout your home. Usually made of aluminum or galvanized steel sheet metal, these ducts can collect dust, debris, pet and human hair, pollen, and more. They then distribute these contaminants through the vents and into the air of your home.
Having your ducts cleaned can help improve your indoor air quality. Better indoor air quality means reduced respiratory symptoms for those with allergies or asthma, improved sleep, and overall better health.
Checking Refrigerant Levels
Your air conditioner’s refrigerant levels can affect its efficiency, lowering it by as much as 20%. The HVAC technician will check your AC’s refrigerant levels and “recharge” it – refill the refrigerant – if needed during your spring HVAC service visit.
If you have an older system, it uses R-22 freon, which is no longer manufactured. Newer systems likely use R-410A, which is being phased out in 2025. The newest air conditioners use A2L coolants. Your technician will let you know what type your system uses, and may suggest an upgrade if your air conditioner uses R-22, because it’s expensive and difficult to find.
Experience the Blue Heating and Cooling Difference With Our HVAC Services In the Kansas City Area
Whether you live in Prairie Village or Olathe, Independence or Kansas City, Parkville or Smithville, our technicians are here to be your HVAC system’s long-term health partner.
Your Lenexa ranch, Brookside bungalow, or Overland Park split-level is in good hands. We carefully choose our technicians for their dedication to customer service and HVAC knowledge, and train them to our high standards. That’s why we have more than 400 5-star ratings on Google!
Call us today at (816) 719-1099 to schedule HVAC maintenance and repair services to keep your systems running, your home comfortable, and your family happy!
