Think about all of the plans you have this year. Are you taking an exciting vacation? Advancing your degree or sending your child to college? There are so many great things that can happen this year, but all of them can get derailed with an unplanned repair of your home or appliances. Without proper maintenance and inspections, your HVAC system could malfunction, leaving you hot and uncomfortable. Your roof could also develop a leak or your plumbing could need to be replaced. All of these repairs are expensive and hard to plan for.
The key to avoiding at least some of these home crises is preventive maintenance. By cleaning your systems and pipes, it’s possible to extend the life of them and keep them running almost as good as new. This regular maintenance can also help you find problems early, turning a thousand-dollar project into a hundred-dollar repair. For example, the average cost to replace an air conditioner ranges from $3,700 to $7,000. However, bi-annual maintenance checks only cost $100 to $200 per service, and many companies offer discounts for regular customers on service plans. Spending $200 per year to keep your air conditioner running seems worth it when faced with a $7,000 bill to replace a broken unit.
Check out the infographic below by Moncrief Heating & Air Conditioning to learn about all of the most expensive home repairs people face and how much they cost.
With these tips, you can make sure your plans this year don’t involve massive home repairs.
