Everything You Need to Know About HVAC Units

What is an HVAC Unit?

HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This unit controls your home or business’s overall temperature, humidity, and air quality

Your HVAC system aims to bring exceptional air quality and performance to the inside of your home or business. 

How Long Do HVAC Units Last?

The average lifespan of an HVAC system is anywhere from 10 to 20 years, with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance ensures your HVAC unit runs efficiently and provides your home or business with the best possible air quality. 

At Martens Heating and Cooling, we recommend you schedule annual HVAC system maintenance to avoid costly repairs or replacements. Our technicians will check your HVAC to ensure it’s running efficiently and extend its lifespan. 

“Ryan was awesome! Furnace not getting up to temp. It was clogged! My fault — no maintenance! I was working from home on a headset so I couldn’t talk to him. He did his thing, used whatever of mine he needed to without bothering me.  He was awesome and understanding! And — for me, this is a huge kudos — he is the first service person in 21 years to shut off EVERY light when they are done! I almost appreciated that more than my heat! Lol” – Cristin G. 

How Much Does a New HVAC System Cost?

A new HVAC cost can cost Wisconsin homeowners anywhere from $8,000 to $17,000, depending on the unit size recommended for your home or business. 

The overall price will increase if you add additional air quality features such as humidification, dehumidification, filter media cabinets, or UV lights. Our service technicians can help you determine which additions are best for your home or business. Adding these HVAC features can ensure the highest indoor air quality. 

“Marten’s installed a new furnace about 5 years ago and did an amazing job. This call was just for standard maintenance before winter. Appointment communication was excellent (email confirmation, text reminder, and when on their way). Ryan was our service person. He was on time, did great work, gave advice for future care, and cleaned up. (Also great with dog who checked on him while working.) Long story short, from an install to maintenance, they’ve been great to work with!” – Leigh B. 

What Size HVAC Unit Do You Need?

The correct size HVAC unit required for your home or business will rely on the size of the building along with other factors such as insulation, windows, and doors. Here’s a baseline for you to go off of when choosing an appropriate HVAC size: 

Our expert team can work with you to choose a properly sized  HVAC system to control your home or business’s temperature without additional energy costs.

How Do You Clean an HVAC Unit?

Regular HVAC maintenance ensures your unit functions at its highest level. 

As the spring season quickly approaches in Wisconsin, look over our spring HVAC maintenance checklist to check that your air conditioner is ready for hot and humid climate changes. 

Here are a few fundamental cleaning tasks to keep in mind: 

  • Check your air filters 
  • Keep your HVAC fan running at all times 
  • Remember to clean your outdoor HVAC unit of debris 

You can always contact our HVAC professionals to schedule your system’s maintenance or repair and replacement services. We’ll ensure your HVAC system is running at its highest level!

Call the HVAC Service Experts at Martens Heating and Cooling Today!

If you have any other HVAC questions or concerns, call the service team at Martens Heating and Cooling today! Our technicians travel throughout the Fox Cities area, including Appleton, Berlin, Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh, Ripon, and Winneconne. Call us today! 

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