How often do I need to service my HVAC system?

• <div><p>You need to service an HVAC system about twice per year, with a service including an inspection and basic maintenance. It’s best to schedule maintenance in the spring (after the furnace has been running and before the AC kicks on) and in the fall (after the AC worked hard all summer and before winter’s first chill arrives). </p><p>Regular HVAC services will keep the system working as efficiently as possible, saving you money on utilities and larger repairs. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ac-service-cost.htm">HVAC maintenance costs</a> around $250 per visit, while bigger repairs from forgotten upkeep could cost thousands.</p></div>

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Q: How long does geothermal servicing take?

• <div><p>Most maintenance checks take 2-5 hours, though extensive repairs may take longer.</p></div>

Q: Can I service my geothermal system myself?

• <div><p>DIY maintenance like filter cleaning is possible, but professional servicing ensures proper pressure, refrigerant levels, and loop performance.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of geothermal heating and cooling?

• <div><p>Geothermal systems provide energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and long-term sustainability with minimal environmental impact.</p></div>

Q: What are alternatives to a misting system?

• <div><p>An evaporator or swamp cooler is a common alternative for small spaces. These coolers blow moist air into a space to help cool it down. They are more affordable than misters and use much less water. However, coolers will not have the same cooling effect as misters, cannot help plants survive the heat, and only reach a small area.</p></div>

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You need to service an HVAC system about twice per year, with a service including an inspection and basic maintenance. It’s best to schedule maintenance in the spring (after the furnace has been running and before the AC kicks on) and in the fall (after the AC worked hard all summer and before winter’s first chill arrives).

Regular HVAC services will keep the system working as efficiently as possible, saving you money on utilities and larger repairs. HVAC maintenance costs around $250 per visit, while bigger repairs from forgotten upkeep could cost thousands.

Most maintenance checks take 2-5 hours, though extensive repairs may take longer.

DIY maintenance like filter cleaning is possible, but professional servicing ensures proper pressure, refrigerant levels, and loop performance.

Geothermal systems provide energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and long-term sustainability with minimal environmental impact.

An evaporator or swamp cooler is a common alternative for small spaces. These coolers blow moist air into a space to help cool it down. They are more affordable than misters and use much less water. However, coolers will not have the same cooling effect as misters, cannot help plants survive the heat, and only reach a small area.

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