Preventative Maintenance Saves Money

Study Date: 1985
Study Participants:

 

Five Houses; each with one central air conditioning unit or heat pump.

 
Service Performed: • Condenser and evaporator coils chemically cleaned.
• Filters cleaned and/ or replaced
• Blower wheel cleaned when needed
• Freon charged to factory specifications
• Ducts inspected for leaks.
Study Results:
• Average savings of $32.76 per month on utility bills. • Reduced repair costs.
• Increased efficiency which means that the equipment will last longer.
• Higher comfort level in the home.
• Healthier indoor environment which can reduce sick time.