Resolutions To Improve Home Comfort In 2026 And Beyond 

Along with starting that diet and getting back to the gym, here are some resolutions you can make to improve your home comfort in 2026 and beyond. 

Sign Up For A Maintenance Plan For Your HVAC System

You should have your HVAC system serviced at least once a year. If you use a heat pump that works year round, we recommend 2 service visits, one before the summer and one before the winter. Having your HVAC system serviced regularly will help you improve your home comfort, and also save money in the long run. 

When you schedule normal maintenance for your HVAC system, here are some of the benefits that come along with it: 

• Improved Energy Efficiency – Over time, your HVAC system can deteriorate and lose efficiency. This means it eventually takes more energy to produce the comfort you desire, which puts additional stress on your system, and drives up your energy bills. 
• Lower Energy Bills – Along with better energy efficiency comes lower energy bills. If you go years without service, it could lead to a gradual rise in energy bills that isn’t necessary, causing you to pay hundreds, even thousands of dollars more than you should for your heating and cooling bills. 
• Longer System Lifespan – An HVAC system usually lasts between 10-20 years. If you have your system serviced yearly and well taken care of, it’s going to last longer than a system that’s never cared for. 
• Better Indoor Air Quality – If your system is serviced regularly, that means it’s cleaned and the filter is replaced. This cleaning and maintenance is going to help improve the quality of the air you breathe in your home. This leads to better health, improved odors, and better airflow. 
• Lower Chance Of Breakdown – During routine service, your system is inspected and cleaned, and each component is looked at. If a technician notices something isn’t looking right, they fix it, or replace it, so that you don’t run into breakdowns when you need your system the most. 
• Maintains Warranty – Lots of HVAC systems come with a warranty, but to keep it valid you need to have your system serviced regularly. This annual maintenance will keep the warranty up to date! 
• Ensures Safety – Certain systems like gas or oil furnaces that burn fuel can be dangerous if they aren’t properly cared for. These systems produce dangerous gases like carbon monoxide, that can leak into your home, causing major problems, even death. With a normal inspection, the technician makes sure that these gasses are being properly vented out of the home. 

Why Should You Invest In A Maintenance Plan? 

So now that you know the benefits of normal maintenance, why is it beneficial to invest in a maintenance plan? 

For one, a maintenance agreement will ensure you have your system serviced regularly. A normal service doesn’t cost much, but it’s something that homeowners forget about, and it goes overlooked. Instead of having to remember to schedule maintenance, if you sign up for a maintenance plan, the HVAC company will reach out to you and schedule your maintenance when it’s convenient for you. 

Secondly, a maintenance plan saves you money. Most maintenance agreements come with built in incentives like priority service, discounts on repairs, and other little bells and whistles. This helps offset the cost of the agreement, and ensures your system is taken care of by the same company year after year.