subject: Get A Heating Service Contract For A Furnace [print this page] If you own a home, more than likely you have an insurance policy to protect it. The insurance policy gives you peace of mind that in the event of a disaster such as fire damage, vandalism, or theft, your home and some of your possessions will be replaced for you. The policy will cover the costs to restore your home to its original state, less any deductible you have to pay.
You may have health insurance to pay your medical bills in case of illness or an accident and you may have life insurance to pay your burial expenses and any outstanding debts you might leave behind when you pass away. You can insure your pet, your jewelry, and even specific body parts, but what about your furnace? You may be able to benefit from having a service contract to protect your furnaces, boilers, and other components of your HVAC system.
Furnace Service and Maintenance is Included
One reason to have a service contract is that the maintenance is included and your contractor will remind you when it is time for maintenance to be performed. For those pre-winter inspections, your service contract may include maintenance tasks like cleaning the filter, coils, and other parts on the inside. The serviceperson will inspect the parts and the units for any sign of wear or corrosion. Your system will get cleaned thoroughly and any part that needs to be replaced will be replaced.
It is important to keep your system clean to make sure that it lasts a long time. It will keep dirt and debris from building up, which will cause the deterioration of the system to accelerate. Dirt will cause the system to work harder than it should, causing it to use excess energy. Some people have noticed energy savings immediately after having their system cleaned.
Furnaces Get Special Attention with Service
A furnace service contract gives you a degree of priority by establishing a relationship that will continue until you cancel the contract or let is expire. Your name and information will be on file with the company that will be easily recalled if you need to call for repair or an inspection. It will also help your agent keep you informed of upcoming manufacturer required maintenance dates that you may need to keep, in order to keep the product warranty intact.
Everything would be monitored for you so you will not fall behind schedule with cleaning and maintenance. A big reason that people need expensive repairs in the future is because they failed to maintain a regular maintenance schedule. Your service contract could help you do that, depending on the insurance agent you choose and the terms of the contract.
Furnace Protection and Other Benefits
Many people have felt that sinking heart feeling when they see how far different the final repair bill is from the estimated one they initially received. Your furnace contract will include what costs you will be have to cover and which costs will be covered by the insurance. Make sure that you read the contract thoroughly and be sure that you fully understand the terms before you sign it. You may even find that some contracts will offer special saving offers if you choose or upgrade to certain levels of coverage. These savings could include discounts toward the purchase of a new furnace or discounts for radon mitigation or carbon monoxide leak detection services.
