The No. 1 HVAC mistake that’s costing homeowners thousands

Most homeowners wait until the last minute to see what’s wrong with their HVAC. If the AC is cooling or the system looks normal, it is easy to assume everything is fine. But that is exactly how small HVAC problems can turn into expensive repairs or even a full system replacement. The No. 1 mistake costing homeowners thousands is skipping regular HVAC maintenance until the system breaks down. Anything from a dirty, clogged filter to lack of airflow or ignoring that one incessant noise your machine keeps making may not seem like a big deal at first. But over time, those problems can make the system work harder, damage parts, hurt efficiency and shorten the life of the equipment. Joey Dooley, a general manager at ARS, a national residential HVAC and home services company, says maintenance is