# Preventative Maintenance Prevents Costly Breakdowns > Regular inspection and preventative maintenance is required if you want to keep your heating and cooling equipment running well. Preventative maintenance can save you a good deal of money and avoid a... Regular inspection and preventative maintenance is required if you want to keep your heating and cooling equipment running well. Preventative maintenance can save you a good deal of money and avoid a lot of headaches. Many people aren't sure how to maintain their equipment. Here are a few tips to get you started. 1\. Neglecting your system allows it to become dirty, which can lead to even bigger problems. Set up a regular maintenance schedule of twice a year, in the spring and in the fall, in order to make sure things are running smoothly. [Rodenhiser](http://www.rodenhiser.com/) has preventative maintenance plans to take care of your families plumbing, heating and cooling systems. 2\. Cleaning and replacing your filters is probably one of the easiest and most important things you can do on your own to keep your systems running well. This is simple to do. Just check your filter once a month, especially during the times of most heavy use. If the filter looks dirty, replace it. If you have any questions about how to do this, visit our web site or drop me an email and we can help you. If your out of [our service area ](http://www.rodenhiser.com/plumbers-medford-ma.html), check with your local contractor. [Rodenhiser](http://www.rodenhiser.com/) will inspect the moving parts of your heating or cooling unit to be sure they are lubricated and tight. Drains will also be checked to make sure they aren't plugged to prevent  water damage and flooded floors or ceilings. It's important that the system controls and electric components are checked for proper working order to ensure safe operation. often, a decline in performance can be discovered prior to a failure by performing the [preventative maintenance](http://www.rodenhiser.com/). While all of this may seem rather trivial, it is imperative that you have preventative maintenance checks by an expert. Doing so will give you peace of mind and will keep your home comfortable in both hot and cold weather. These checks may also be necessary to keep your equipment's warranty from being voided. **Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information about saving money with preventative maintenance and other HVAC topics, download our free [Home Comfort Solutions Guide](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/download-the-home-comfort-solutions-guide.html).** **Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning serves the Route 495/128 area of Massachusetts. 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Established in 1928, the company has over 95 years of experience providing plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and home remodeling services. Rodenhiser specializes in plumbing repairs, drain and sewer services, water heaters, heating and cooling system installation and maintenance, heat pumps, ductless HVAC systems, indoor air quality, electrical panel upgrades, rewiring, standby generators, EV charger installations, and kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling, and more. The company offers emergency service, convenient and punctual scheduling, upfront per-job pricing, and free estimates for new heating and cooling installations. All work is backed by written warranties and a satisfaction guarantee. Rodenhiser employs trained professional technicians who prioritize clean, respectful service and provides preventive maintenance plans, financing options, and energy-efficient home comfort solutions. 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