Which Furnace Service Plan Should I Get?

October 20, 2017

There can be some inconsistent info about furnace service plans. Is it wise to purchase one? Is it worth it? What should it include? Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning is here to answer your questions and clear up the confusion.

But I Have a Warranty

Perhaps one of the most confusing things about furnace repair plans is that homeowners often think they don’t need a plan because their furnace is under warranty. The maintenance service plan and a warrant are two very different things—and in many cases, you are required to have routine furnace service completed to keep your warranty in place. Scheduling these appointments will ensure your furnace is working as it should and help identify potential problems before they become bigger, and expensive, problems. A warranty typically only covers major components of a furnace, and not labor costs, which can add up quickly. It’s important to read all the details of your warranty so you comprehend what’s covered and what isn’t.

Other Benefits of Routine Maintenance

Along with keeping your system operating safely, routine maintenance has many other benefits. Properly maintained systems will be more likely to operate at peak efficiency, which can potentially save you some money on your utility costs. They also filter your home’s air better, helping to keep your family healthier and your home cleaner.

Yet another benefit is that it helps ensure your furnace will operate correctly through its busiest season—aka when temperatures are low. The last thing you want on a cool Savage night is to have to arrange an emergency repair.

Built-In Motivation to Schedule Routine Maintenance

At Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning, our Service Maintenance Plans are specifically for regular maintenance. One of the great things about buying a maintenance plan is that you have no reason to skip out on scheduling beneficial annual maintenance. We’ve realized that once homeowners invest in a service plan, they remember to schedule their service much better than homeowners that didn’t include a service agreement—and their furnace and indoor air quality benefit! Even better, our professionals will typically contact you to schedule your appointment as a helpful reminder.

If you want to learn more about furnace service plans, or if you would like to get one now, call Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning at 952-373-0377 and we’ll get you set.