{"id":2711,"date":"2021-07-22T06:13:02","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T06:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacklehr.com\/?p=2711"},"modified":"2025-09-23T02:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:57:12","slug":"maintenance-free-hvac-system-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacklehr.com\/blog\/our-maintenance-plan\/maintenance-free-hvac-system-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Maintenance-Free HVAC Systems Really Exist? (SPOILER ALERT: No.)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard of maintenance free HVAC systems, in fact, someone may have even tried to sell you one, touting the benefits of a maintenance free system. While a maintenance-free AC system certainly sounds cost effective and easy to care for, the question is\u00a0can an HVAC system really work well without regular HVAC maintenance?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Do you have a <a href=\"\/maintenance-agreements\/\">maintenance plan<\/a> for your HVAC system? <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to get one!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Short Answer: All HVAC Systems Need Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>The answer to this question is that HVAC maintenance will still be necessary, no matter what system you have. While you may purchase a sealed system with the understanding that there will be less maintenance, there will still be regular maintenance that will need to be done. A sealed system may require less work, but it will still need maintenance yearly to make sure the basics are covered.<\/p>\n<h2>What Kind of Maintenance?<\/h2>\n<p>This HVAC maintenance will include things like filter changes, cleaning the coil, and making sure all parts are working efficiently and safely.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what type of HVAC system you have regular maintenance is important. You may consider putting it on the\u00a0back burner\u00a0or putting it off altogether, but this is not a good idea. Here are just a few of the reasons you should consider regular maintenance no matter which HVAC system you own:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your system will run more efficiently with regular maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Regular maintenance makes sure your system is safe, keeping your home and your family safe.<\/li>\n<li>Regular maintenance can extend your system\u2019s lifetime.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping your system maintained will save you money on your energy bills.<\/li>\n<li>Having small problems fixed right away can stop bigger issues from arising.<\/li>\n<li>Making sure a professional maintains your system will ensure that your warranty stays in place.<\/li>\n<li>A maintained system is a clean system and this means the air in your home will also be cleaner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Make Sure You Have a Maintenance Agreement<\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking to save money on your heating and cooling costs, extend the life of your system and make sure your family stays safe, regular maintenance is a must. With regular maintenance, you can have a system that runs both effectively and efficiently and even if your system is sealed, regular HVAC maintenance is still advised to keep it in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more about the positive benefits of regular HVAC maintenance or you would like to schedule an appointment for maintenance, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">contact the team at Jack\u00a0Lehr\u00a0today<\/a>. We have been working hard for over 50 years, guaranteeing 100% customer satisfaction on every job we do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard of maintenance free HVAC systems, in fact, someone may have even tried to sell you one, touting the benefits of a maintenance free system. While a maintenance-free AC system certainly sounds cost effective and easy to care for, the question is\u00a0can an HVAC system really work well without regular HVAC maintenance? 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