Professional HVAC services are quite affordable, and very worthwhile if you are trying to reduce your monthly HVAC expenses. That is, investing in an annual (or more frequent) service visit can tuneup your heating and cooling, making them much more energy efficient. This article explains three great professional HVAC services that will all cost less than $100 each. These are all necessarily jobs that you don't need to have done every year, but they can all improve your system.

1. Refrigerant Lines

The refrigerant lines are obviously important parts of both creating and circulating hot and cold air. Refrigerant lines are connected from the condenser to furnace, and from the air handler to the evaporator. It is not important for homeowners to know exactly how the refrigerant system works, as long as they understand when to have it serviced. Refrigerant lines might need to be recharged every few years. This is obviously not a DIY job, and you want to make sure that you only pay for it if it is necessary. A licensed contractor will be able to tell you if and when it is necessary to refill your refrigerant lines. Also, it is a good idea to wrap your refrigerant lines, if they aren't already, in foam insulation. This is particularly important when it comes to the heat lines located in a cold basement or utility room.

2. Ducts

Air duct cleaning is a simple and affordable service that many people have done quite often because it improves the quality of the air in their home. If you have pets, you should definitely have your ducts cleaned at least once a year. Dander, fur, hairs, and allergens can circulate throughout your duct system and basically, make it much harder to keep these things out of your home. That is, no matter how clean you keep your rooms, all of the dust and allergens in your duct system can get circulated throughout them when the heat is turned on.

3. Gas Hook Ups

Another thing you should have professionals look at is the gas connections and hook ups. That is, the gas lines are obviously vital and fragile, so you just wanna make sure there is no leaking that could be dangerous or wasteful.

These are three simple but important professional HVAC services that should be performed regularly. If you neglect to have this service done, your system might experience reduced productivity and inflated bills. For more information, contact a company like Rickett Industrial Environmental Systems.