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How often does HVAC maintenance need to be done?

Is HVAC maintenance really necessary, and how often? Why a visit before each season makes sense and what a maintenance plan like the Comfort Club includes.

Explainer Reviewed by Ken Gibson, NJ Master HVACR License

The short answer

A common approach is a maintenance visit before each season: the cooling side before summer and the heating side before winter. Many homes, especially those with a heat pump, are well served by two visits a year. Maintenance helps your system run as designed and catches small problems early, before they become a breakdown on the hottest or coldest day.

Is maintenance really necessary?

Your system can run without it, for a while. Maintenance is about keeping it running the way it was designed to and spotting worn parts or developing problems early, when they're easier to deal with. It doesn't make a badly sized or installed system right, but it helps a good one keep doing its job.

What can I do between visits?

  • Check and change the filter regularly.
  • Keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and debris.
  • Keep supply vents and return grilles open and unblocked.

What does the Comfort Club include?

Gibson's Comfort Club Silver and Gold plans each include two maintenance visits a year, priority service and a service discount. Bronze is free and includes a reduced service fee, a service discount and an installation credit, but no maintenance visits. See the plan details for current pricing.

Quick answers

How often should I change my filter?
It depends on the filter and the home. Check it regularly and change it when it looks dirty; your technician can recommend a schedule.
Which Comfort Club plans include maintenance visits?
Silver and Gold include two maintenance visits a year. The free Bronze plan gives you a reduced service fee, a service discount and an installation credit.

Next step

Silver and Gold include two maintenance visits a year plus priority service and a service discount. Bronze is free.

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