While it’s always nice to find a good deal on anything, you should be careful about being too stingy. After all, most quality furnace options are within the same price range, so saving a few bucks shouldn’t be your only focus. The key word here is quality. Just like you wouldn’t buy a TV from a guy selling them out of his apartment (at least we hope not), you’ll want to go with a brand that is tried and true. There are affordable versions, lesser efficient models, and other half-measures you can take, but having the right heating or cooling system in your home can pay off in more ways than you might think.

A heat pump is an electrical device that extracts heat from one place and transfers it to another. The heat pump is not a new technology; it has been used in Canada and around the world for decades. Refrigerators and air conditioners are both common examples of this technology. Heat pumps transfer heat by circulating a substance called a refrigerant through a cycle of evaporation and condensation. A compressor pumps the refrigerant between two heat exchanger coils. In one coil, the refrigerant is evaporated at low pressure and absorbs heat from its surroundings. The refrigerant is then compressed en route to the other coil, where it condenses at high pressure. At this point, it releases the heat it absorbed earlier in the cycle.

The HVAC system keeps the property environment comfortable regardless of the outdoor temperature. It doesn’t matter if it’s snowing outside or the temperatures are soaring, your HVAC will work throughout the year to keep the indoor air warm or cool. Needless to say, it’s one of the most essential aspects of a property and you want it to function well at all times. Unfortunately, like most appliances and devices, HVAC systems are also prone to breakdowns and wear, which is why you need to maintain them regularly. Like the furnace, the air conditioner should also be serviced once a year. The best time to do this is just before the summer sets in. The servicing experts will clean the filters, check the components, and make sure everything is in working order. A thorough inspection and servicing ensures your system will work at peak efficiency during the summer and there would be no unexpected breakdowns. Regular service will also improve the indoor air quality because the maintenance crew will remove all the dirt and debris from the vents so you can be certain that the air you breathe is clean. The system will cool more efficiently and consume less energy as well. A thorough HVAC maintenance service can be a little pricy, especially if your system hasn’t been cleaned for a while. That’s one of the reasons why people hesitate to maintain their furnace or AC regularly. If you maintain these systems, you’ll see an improvement in overall performance and enjoy energy savings as well.