Massachusetts residents pay some of the highest energy costs in the United States. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average Massachusetts household spends over $2,500 per year on heating alone. But here's the good news: regular HVAC maintenance can cut those costs significantly.
The Hidden Cost of Neglected HVAC Systems
Your HVAC system loses efficiency every year it goes without maintenance. Here's what happens:
- - Dirty filters restrict airflow, forcing your system to work harder
- - Dirty coils reduce heat transfer efficiency by up to 30%
- - Low refrigerant makes your AC work overtime to cool your home
- - Loose electrical connections waste energy and create safety hazards
- - Worn parts cause the system to cycle more frequently
The result? A system that was 95% efficient when installed may be running at only 70-80% efficiency after a few years without maintenance.
Real Numbers: What Maintenance Saves
Let's look at actual savings for a typical Massachusetts home:
Without maintenance: - Annual heating cost: $2,500 - Annual cooling cost: $600 - Total: $3,100
With regular maintenance (15-25% savings): - Annual heating cost: $1,875-$2,125 - Annual cooling cost: $450-$510 - Total: $2,325-$2,635
Annual savings: $465-$775
Over a 10-year period, that's $4,650-$7,750 in savings — far exceeding the cost of maintenance.
5 Maintenance Tasks That Save the Most Money
- Filter replacement (DIY, every 1-3 months) — Saves 5-15% on energy
- Annual professional tune-up — Optimizes entire system performance
- Duct sealing — Leaky ducts waste 20-30% of conditioned air
- Thermostat programming — Proper scheduling saves 10-15%
- Coil cleaning — Dirty coils are the #1 cause of efficiency loss
Mass HVAC Maintenance Plans
Our maintenance plans pay for themselves through energy savings alone. Starting at just a few dollars per month, you get:
- - Bi-annual tune-ups (heating + cooling)
- - Priority emergency service
- - 15% discount on all repairs
- - Extended equipment life
- - Peace of mind
Stop overpaying for heating and cooling. Call Mass HVAC to enroll in a maintenance plan today.
