Things to Know About Heating and Air Conditioning Units

There are a lot of heating and air conditioning units to choose from these days. Trane, Carrier, Rheem, York, Lennox, Goodman, and Payne are just a few of them to mention. They are all coming out with scroll compressors, variable speed blower motors, and of course high efficient units. They all have different warranties on the condensing coils, compressors, and parts and labor. You would have to check with the manufacturer for their warranty and procedure for getting repairs done when facing an issue with your system.

During the warranty period you may have to keep records from a qualified service company on preventative maintenance performed on your heating and air conditioning units. You can easily keep that record by taping it to the air handler or unit with dates of each performed maintenance. It is always a good idea to perform preventative maintenance on your system because some companies will not honor the replacement of a warranty part if the part had failed due to lack of proper maintenance. So always check with your installing contractor about your warranty coverage and requirements.

The internet is a good place to start locating information on heating and air conditioning units. All of your name brand manufacturers have web sites with information on how long their warranties last. Some web sites will also tell you which system has the most problems and up-to-date information on rebates or recalls. Not all manufacturers have the same problems.

As the saying goes, just because it is new does not mean it is not going to break down. Be proactive by maintaining your system right from the start with scheduled preventative maintenance. It is the best way to ensure your system runs at its best.