Dust, dirt and debris can collect on HVAC machines and circulate through a building, wreaking havoc on indoor air quality.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration, Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, where the concentration of some pollutants is two to even five times higher than outdoors.

This concentration doesn’t even include the carcinogenic VOCS found in our homes!

Indoor air quality is of great importance to your health and the health of your family.

Our family, here at Quincy’s, believes the importance is so great that there is a whole page dedicated to indoor air quality and we showcase some available HVAC accessories specifically dedicated to make your home healthier for you to live in.

This year, and likely the years ahead, HVAC preventative maintenance has gained importance as we contend with extremes in temperature — highs and lows — on a more regular basis.

Weather extremes can be a life safety hazard when a system fails on extreme temperature days, so property owners should be proactive.

A property owner should not put off maintenance until it's 100 degrees outside and air conditioning units begin to fail.

Checking an HVAC unit before the heat of the summer will identify any issues before they occur. 

When tenants are happy, they are comfortable and typically move less frequently — all positives for building owners.

A typical HVAC contractor carries a backlog of several days up to 2-weeks of work during the busy season, which can significantly delay response time for emergencies and can damage customer satisfaction for occupied properties with residents.

With preventative maintenance, system checks can be scheduled, and residents can be notified in advance.

The alternative, waiting until a system fails, usually causes discomfort and disruption.

Leaving an HVAC system to function until failure means it might stop working at the most inopportune of times, such as after business hours, in the middle of the night, in the middle of the cold Florida panhandle winters, or during the hot, hot summers of Florida.

Often, completing a few minor repairs or checks will ensure that tenants, who may have a small baby or live with an elderly parent, will not be left without heat during the coldest days in the Florida Panhandle or cool air during the hot, humid, and hard to breath summer Florida days.

According to the U.S. Energy Department, roughly 100 million tons of carbon dioxide are released each year by air conditioners.

An energy-efficient HVAC system will have a less negative impact on the environment.

Preventative Maintenance is taking proactive actions to be sure your HVAC system is energy-efficient.

Ensuring energy efficiency can also provide lower electricity bills.

Performing preventative maintenance can provide lower electricity bills.

If an HVAC system has dirty coils clogged with lint, dust, and/or pet hair, its capacity could be reduced anywhere from 20% to 40%.

If the air is not flowing optimally through a system, it will work harder and be less efficient and cost more.

This will decrease the life of your entire HVAC system!

This can also be a very expensive repair that could have been completely avoided with our preventative maintenance plan.

When a building owner knows the costs of maintaining the HVAC system properly, it can be planned for in the annual budget.