Groundhog Day can be more than a fun holiday predicting the rest of winter; have you ever considered that it’s also the perfect time to perform a checkup for your HVAC system? At West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services, our team of certified experts can keep your heating and cooling system in excellent working order. It just so happens that this time of year is ideal for an HVAC checkup appointment.

Optimal Timing for Your HVAC Maintenance

As Groundhog Day marks the potential for spring, it's also an ideal time to take a look at your furnace. For example, single-digit temperatures can put significant stress on key furnace components. Keeping up with routine HVAC maintenance gives an experienced HVAC professional a chance to help you decide if your furnace needs a little extra attention.

Scheduling maintenance around Groundhog Day also prepares your air conditioning or cooling system before temperatures start to rise. In fact, the recommended schedule of two maintenance appointments each year will offer lasting results. One should be before spring with the other in fall.

Key Items to Include in Your HVAC Checkup

Routine maintenance visits are essential for ensuring your HVAC system operates efficiently for many years. A comprehensive inspection and cleaning process gives our technicians plenty of time to verify that everything is in tip-top shape. On a service call, some specific maintenance tasks your technician will perform can include:

  • Replacing the air filters or replacing any lost coolant: Maintaining balance of airflow and filtration is essential, which means periodically cleaning or switching out the air filters. If your system has leaked refrigerant, we'll restore the supply and identify the problem.
  • Clearing the drain lines: Cleaning the drainage system ensures things flowing like it’s supposed to and avoids water damage.
  • Reviewing electrical connections and safety features: Double checking that the wiring and software features are in good working order is crucial. This avoids fires and maintains your system's reliability.

The best kind of HVAC maintenance is proactive—averting problems before they occur. This type of proactive service from experienced professionals can provide your heating and cooling systems the greatest potential for peak performance.

Why a Maintenance Plan Can Benefit Your HVAC System

To reap the full rewards of routine HVAC maintenance, we recommend you look into signing up for the West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services maintenance plan. This service contract offers regular maintenance checkups, special discounts and additional perks.

Let Groundhog Day Be Your Prompt for HVAC Care

Apart from its traditional role in predicting winter, why not utilize Groundhog Day as a prompt that it's time to arrange for HVAC maintenance with West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services. Don’t wait for the last minute; proactive maintenance is crucial, and by enrolling in our maintenance plan, you gain access to additional benefits.

Reach out today at to make sure your HVAC system is prepared to tackle the upcoming seasons.