{"id":3021,"date":"2020-10-06T02:08:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T06:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=3021"},"modified":"2020-10-02T16:07:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T20:07:51","slug":"october-time-annual-heating-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/heating-service\/october-time-annual-heating-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"When It\u2019s October, It\u2019s Time for Annual Heating Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/service_underlined_in_blue-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"service-reminder\" class=\"wp-image-2742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/service_underlined_in_blue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/service_underlined_in_blue-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/service_underlined_in_blue.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It still feels like summer here in Southern California, and we know that plenty of people are hoping for cool weather\u2014and especially a few days of rain. But the cooler weather is on its way, and we want to make sure our customers are ready for it with working heating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s once again time for you to schedule your <a href=\"\/maintenance-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">heating maintenance in Orange County, CA<\/a>. Why not get it done early in the month so you can worry about the busier time of year that\u2019s just up around the corner? All you have to do is call Saddleback and sign up for our HVAC Value Plan or our ALL STAR Value Plan, which includes plumbing maintenance as well. We can get on the schedule right away to have your heating system inspected and tuned-up, and you\u2019ll be ready for the cooler weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Perks of Being a Member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining our HVAC Value Plan comes with special membership\nbenefits beyond how it helps your heater:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>3-year Parts and labor warranty on any repair\nmade by Saddleback Plumbing Heating &amp; Air while membership is current.<\/li><li>15% discount on standard HVAC rates.<\/li><li>Two tune-ups per year\u2014the other is for your AC.<\/li><li>Half-off on HVAC diagnostic charges.<\/li><li>No Dispatch or Trip fees.<\/li><li>Preferred customer status so you can jump to the\nhead of the service queue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Heating System Benefits the Most!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are nice perks to have, but the reason they\u2019re perks\nis because the <em>huge<\/em> benefit is what regular maintenance does for your\nheating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Better energy efficiency: <\/strong>A heating\nsystem will lose around 5% of its efficiency each year it misses maintenance,\nand that will mean paying more to run it. When you stick with maintenance, you\ncan expect your heater to cost the same to run right until the last few years\nof its service life.<\/li><li><strong>Fewer repair calls:<\/strong> Nobody wants to call for\nrepairs for a busted HVAC system, and maintenance goes a long way toward\npreventing this. The majority of repairs your heater might need during its\nservice life won\u2019t occur thanks to maintenance.<\/li><li><strong>Longer system life:<\/strong> Replacing a heater\nyears before its time is expensive and inconvenient. Maintenance will help a\nheater reach its maximum lifespan potential, which could be almost twice what\nit would be if it missed out on maintenance.<\/li><li><strong>Improved performance:<\/strong> A heater that\u2019s tuned-up\nwill perform far better at warming a house than one that\u2019s aging rapidly.<\/li><li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> With a gas heater, maintenance is\nmandatory to ensure the system doesn\u2019t have any safety concerns.<\/li><li><strong>Warranty protection:<\/strong> The manufacturer\u2019s\nwarranty on a heating system may be voided without annual professional maintenance.\nThis can leave you trapped with paying for a repair or replacement due to a manufacturer\u2019s\nfault.<\/li><li><strong>Peace of mind:<\/strong> Why worry about the\nperformance of your heating system each time you turn it on? Maintenance will\ngive you confidence that your heater will hold out on you whenever you need it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">`<strong>Saddleback Plumbing Heating &amp; Air has served Orange County since 1981. <a href=\"\/contact\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Schedule your HVAC maintenance with us today.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s once again time for you to schedule your heating maintenance. 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