NOW! is the best time to have your system serviced for summer.

Why should I worry about my home A/C now?
It’s easy to forget about your air conditioner on breezy, spring days with the windows open. But, we all know how quickly it turns from springtime warmth to sweltering summer heat. Having your HVAC system serviced during this time of year is perfect. It’s warm enough to properly gauge the condition and operating efficiency of your system with out putting you in desperate need of a repair if one is required. Proper a/c maintenance can extend the life of your equipment, lower utility bills, give you peace of mind and prevent mid summer break downs. Just like your car, your HVAC system needs regular tune-ups to keep it going. Yes, you can get by for a while without it; but, just like your car, if you let it go too long it then becomes not a matter of “if” it will break but “when” will it break. If the temperatures are high enough, a break down could force you out of your home while you wait for a repair.

What should an A/C tune up include?
The average household spends $2200 per year on energy bills, with over half of that cost going to heating and cooling costs. Dirt and neglect are the top reasons for heating and cooling systems inefficiency and failure.*
An a/c tune up should always include:

Changing your filter. A clean filter will prevent debris from building up in your system and causing air restrictions.
Check thermostat settings. Ensuring your thermostat is coming on and off at the set temperatures and programming it according to your power company recommendations can save hundreds of dollars per year.
Check all electrical connections and currents. Loose electrical connections and components that may be pulling too many amps can cause your system to operate unsafely and reduce the life of major components.
Lubricate moving parts. Parts that do not have proper lubrication can cause friction in motors and increase the amount of electricity you use. Lack of lubrication can also cause equipment to wear out more quickly, requiring more frequent repairs or replacements.
Inspect the condensate drain. Over time algae and debris can build up in the condensate drain. A clogged condensate drain can spell disaster in your home. Depending on the location of your equipment, a clogged drain can cause water damage to ceilings, floors, furniture, and walls. Not to mention any valuables that may get in the way. The after affect could be bacteria and mold growing in your home.
Check the system controls and safeties to ensure everything is operating, starting and stopping the way it was designed to for peak operating efficiency.
Check refrigerant levels for proper charge or leaks. If your system has a slow leak or is a little under charged, it may work during milder weather. However, as soon as it heats up, it will break down quickly. That’s why it is important to have your a/c serviced in the spring before it is absolutely necessary.

What do we offer?
The best value for your money is our Mitchell Value Plan or MVP. This is the easiest and most economical way to make sure your system is operating safely and efficiently. We take the work out of it by contacting you in the spring and the fall to schedule your maintenance.

Two pre-season preventative maintenance visits per year
Reduced diagnostic fees
No overtime fees
Priority Customer Status
15% Discount on repair service (parts and labor)
24 hour Emergency Service
10% purchase price discount for Seniors Citizens, Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Services and Emergency Medical personnel
2lb Refrigerant per system per year at no charge
Improved Efficiency
Extended Equipment Life
5 Year Parts Replacement Guarantee*
Improved Capacity
Agreement is transferable
No parts procurement fees for non-stock parts

*5 YEAR PARTS REPLACMENT GUARANTEE
We will repair or replace any new component which was installed by Mitchell Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in your existing HVAC system within five years after the repair as long as the system is covered under a current, paid in full, Residential Mitchell Value Plan maintenance agreement at no charge. In cases where the component failure was caused by another problem, all recommendations for repair must be followed for the warranty to be applied. Repair workmanship is guaranteed on the installed part only. We do not provide a labor guarantee on parts other than those we install. If repairs later become necessary due to other defective parts, parts and labor will be charged separately. Repair charges necessary to correct defects discovered by the preventive maintenance inspection will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser and billed at the discount agreement rate. Refrigerant leaks are not covered under this guarantee unless a repair was made to the leak. If a refrigerant leak is repaired and the system produces a leak in another location, the new leak is not covered. This agreement shall be null and void if any equipment covered herein has been subject to Acts of God or conditions beyond the control of Mitchell Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. including but not limited to accidents, fire, misuse, improper adjustments, modifications, alteration, tampering, disconnection, vandalism, damage caused by animals, insects or rodents, or failure to properly maintain or operate the equipment. The parts replacement guarantee will be null and void if more than 30 days occurs with out a current, paid in full, Residential Mitchell Value Plan maintenance agreement. The system must remain in serviceable condition for the parts replacement guarantee to be valid. This guarantee is effective on all parts replacements and repairs made on or after 01/01/2011 and that are part of a current, paid in full Residential Mitchell Value Plan Maintenance Agreement in effect or purchased as of 01/01/2011.

You can view a copy of our MVP here.

*source: Energystar.gov