What Is an HVAC Performance Evaluation?
Think of a performance evaluation as an HVAC system check. It’s a thorough look at your heating and cooling system as a whole, identifying where and how it needs improvement.
If it isn’t running as well as it should — say, your home is drafty, rooms are too hot or too cold, or energy bills are strangely high — a performance evaluation will uncover the reason why. Using tools like infrared cameras and thermal scanners, we’ll check your entire heating and cooling system to diagnose the problem rather than focusing on a single component.
Buying replacement windows or adding more insulation can fix part of the problem, but unless you perform a performance evaluation, it’s difficult to know whether you’re solving the true source of the issue.
Why a Professional HVAC Inspection Can Save You Money
By performing an energy audit, we can analyze your system’s energy consumption to see how energy is used and whether it can be conserved — thereby lowering your energy bills. A performance evaluation goes deeper to assess your system’s performance against your needs. Each home is different, and every family has different priorities when it comes to heating and cooling. With an inspection from our technicians, we can ensure your heating and cooling systems are providing the level of service you want.
We recommend scheduling a performance evaluation so that you can:
MightyServ is one of the few contractors in the Greater Los Angeles area that’s certified and participating in the Home Performance Program by ENERGY STAR. This is a national program from the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE that offers a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency and home comfort while helping protect the environment.
Heating & Cooling Maintenance vs. Performance Evaluation: What’s the Difference?
Both services are important for preserving the long-term health and function of your heating and cooling system, but one keeps it running smoothly, and the other pinpoints problems.
Maintenance
Maintenance focuses on your heating and cooling system and prolongs its life, but even if you stay on top of maintenance, the system will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Maintenance also doesn’t account for other issues in your home that could be causing the problem. Maintenance should be scheduled during the spring and fall, regardless of whether you’re experiencing a problem.
Performance Evaluation
Performance evaluations provide a more comprehensive view than regular maintenance. They allow us to detect issues earlier and save you time and money in the long run. Schedule one when you’re experiencing an issue and can’t pinpoint the cause, when you’re buying a new home, or when your energy bills spike without explanation.
In short: We recommend both services. Schedule a performance evaluation when you’re experiencing an issue and can’t pinpoint the cause, and stay on top of regular maintenance tasks to keep the system running smoothly longer.
Why Choose MightyServ for HVAC Performance Evaluations
Our team has been keeping heating and cooling systems running in Southern California since 1963. Here’s why homeowners trust us:
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AC Repair Across the San Fernando Valley and Beyond
From Thousand Oaks to Canoga Park to Burbank and beyond, you can find MightyServ trucks throughout the greater West Side of Los Angeles. We serve a wide area, so if you don’t see your community listed here, just give us a call — we may still be able to help!
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Frequently Asked Questions
There’s no specific frequency for having your heating and cooling systems evaluated, but it’s smart to have an inspection before you buy a home, when you’re dealing with an issue you can’t identify, and when your energy bills unexpectedly spike.
Yes, a comprehensive performance evaluation will uncover issues like refrigerant and duct leaks. They’re the best way to identify hidden problems that are secretly costing you money.
Absolutely. A performance evaluation finds inefficiencies in your heating and cooling system that are secretly costing you money. It saves time and money in the long run by detecting issues early and improving your system’s reliability.
Yes, we’ll inspect both your AC and furnace as part of a comprehensive heating and cooling system evaluation.
Yes. We use state-of-the-art tools, such as thermal scanners, to inspect ductwork for signs of leaks or damage, paired with a traditional visual inspection.
Yes, after your performance evaluation is finished, our technician will provide you with a comprehensive written report detailing what we found and our recommended solutions.
Because a performance evaluation catches hidden problems early, yes, it can extend the life of your system. Problems like airflow restrictions or broken parts can cause your system to overwork, leading to unnecessary wear and tear over time, and even big issues like a motor failure.