HVAC Service Appointments: When Should You Schedule Them?

All-year-round, you rely on your HVAC system to make your indoor space more comfortable. To ensure your HVAC system stays in tip-top shape no matter the season, you must schedule a service appointment with a professional HVAC company. During the service appointment, an HVAC technician will check your system for any signs of damage and perform repairs as needed.

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But when should you schedule it? Stone Heating and Air, one of the top HVAC companies in the area, answers this question below.

Scheduling Your HVAC Service Appointment

For optimal efficiency and comfort, be sure to schedule a service appointment twice a year — once in the spring and again in the fall — to prepare for both the cooling and the heating seasons. Your air conditioner should be inspected by an HVAC pro in late winter or early spring before the cooling season begins. Your furnace should also be inspected in late summer or early fall before the heating season begins.

Preparing for Your Service Appointment

After scheduling a service appointment with a home heating company, homeowners must take the necessary steps to facilitate an easy and efficient inspection. This means preparing your heating or cooling equipment before the technician arrives at your home. Here’s what you need to do:

Outdoor Maintenance

  • Clean up any leaves, dirt or debris that are on or around the main cabinet.

  • Check the base pan for blocked drain openings.

  • Look for any signs of holes or leaks in the coil and cabinet.

  • Inspect the fan blades both while they’re in motion and while stationary to determine if there’s any wear or damage.

  • Clean the outside of the control box associated with the unit.

Indoor Maintenance

 

  • Clean or replace air filters.

  • Check for any signs of leaks in the ductwork.

  • Take note of any strange smells or unusual noises when your system starts.

  • Inspect the control box, connections and wiring.

As one of the leading home heating and air conditioning companies, Stone Heating and Air has a team of certified technicians who can take on any HVAC project, no matter the size or complexity. You can count on us to ensure continuous comfort year-round. Call us today at (541) 855-5521 or fill out our contact form to set up an appointment.

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We had our AC go out on one of the hottest days of the year. We called as soon as they opened and they came out so quickly and offered us some loaner units to keep our babies and animals cool in the meantime. Matt was so helpful and fixed the problem quickly. He went above and beyond to help us and we will be using Stone Heating and Air to replace our unit when it’s time. They’ll be our first call in the future!

Elizabeth T.

Matt's response was extremely quick, he was very professional and friendly. He explained everything in detail and was very knowledgeable. He had my unit up and running within no time! I highly recommend calling stone heating and air. I will be signing up for the yearly service plan with them!!

Tim S.

I had a wonderful experience to hangout with this superior crewmen who came to install a new HVAC system at my house. To see these professional guys were at work with their best, I would recommend to anyone to do business with this wonderful company! Best regards

Bryan H.

I’ve used Stone Heat and Air for several projects and every time they have preformed beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend them for any of your HVAC needs.

Matthew V.S.

Excellent Service I could not have been more happy with the service, quality and honesty that I received from Stone Heating and Air. I will refer this HVAC company to all of my friends.

Gene S

Great Service, knowledgeable service technician This was for our guest house heater. I was very happy with the service provided. They were on time, polite and clean. They inspected the Monitor heater and then proceeded to clean it and they were able to fix that. Will definitely use for jobs in the future

Amanda S

Maintenance Great service, and great price

Mike J.

Great Company Dave was fantastic. He is very knowledgeable about the system and his cleaning job was incredible. He was able to explain everything that he was doing and make it make sense for general homeowner. Good Job guys!

Brian F

Excellent service! Excellent service! Knowledgeable staff! I was very impressed with the responsiveness and knowledge of your team. Shortly after 1 called for an appointment, Dave and Gino did a thorough inspection of my system and explained all of the areas that needed repair or replacement. They gave me short and long-term options and the benefits of both. HVAC is not something I know a lot about so I had appreciated their patience. Overall, it was a great experience! 5 STARS!! Highly recommend Stone Heating and Air!

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