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Ultimate Guide to HVAC Maintenance

Writer's picture: Kim Clark, AE, GADKim Clark, AE, GAD

Weather extremes are putting more pressure on homeowners’ heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in keeping homes cool during the summer and warm in the winter. That's one reason it's more important than ever to keep up your HVAC maintenance. But that's not always top of mind for homeowners.


The HVAC often runs in the background, which means you likely don’t give it much thought — until it breaks down, that is. And that can happen at the worst times. Forty-two percent of homeowners say they’ve experienced HVAC system issues during heat waves, according to a new survey from Hippo, a home insurance company. “A failing HVAC system during a scorching summer can lead to discomfort, costly utility repairs, and even health risks for more vulnerable populations,” says Courtney Klosterman, a home insights expert at Hippo.


But many costly HVAC disasters can likely be prevented. For example, fewer than half of homeowners, 47%, say they’ve had HVAC servicing within the last year. Yet, experts advise annual HVAC servicing to avoid expensive repairs. Even fewer homeowners, 32%, say they’ve done basic cleaning and HVAC maintenance to help prevent heat-related home damage, according to the Hippo survey.




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