A heating and cooling system in Paris works hard in two seasons, and each one needs its own check-up. Here is what Culley’s VIP Maintenance Plan includes, what happens at the spring and fall visits, and who gets the most out of a plan.
What Does Culley’s VIP Maintenance Plan Include?
Culley Mechanical Services’ VIP Maintenance Plan covers two maintenance and safety inspections a year, one before cooling season and one before heating season, each with an up-to-56-point tune-up. Members also get priority service with a 24-hour response time, and up to 25% off repairs. The plan is $189 for a single system and $99 for each additional system, so a home with an upstairs and a downstairs unit pays $288 for both. After every visit you get a written maintenance report, so you know what the technician found.
| Plan Benefit | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Priority service | Members are scheduled first when something breaks |
| Up to 25% off repairs | A discount on any repair the system needs, plus an extended warranty on repairs |
| Up to 10% off new equipment | A discount if the system has to be replaced |
| Multi-year and multi-unit discounts | Lower cost for longer memberships and homes with more than one system |
How Often Should Your HVAC System Be Serviced?
A system that both heats and cools should be serviced twice a year: in spring before the air conditioner takes on summer, and in fall before the furnace or heat pump runs all winter. Paris gets long, humid summers and regular winter freezes, so neither season is a light one. Contractors get busy once the first heat wave or cold snap hits, which is why the visits work best ahead of each season. If you heat with a heat pump, the same outdoor unit runs year-round, and both visits check it. A gas furnace only runs in winter, but it gets its own safety check every fall because its burners and heat exchanger are where carbon monoxide problems start.
What Happens During the Spring and Fall Visits?
Each visit covers the whole system, then focuses on the equipment for the season ahead. Both start with the basics: checking the thermostat, tightening electrical connections, lubricating moving parts, testing the safety controls, and making sure the condensate drain is clear. A plugged drain is a common cause of water leaking from an indoor unit in summer.
| Visit | When | Seasonal Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (cooling) | March to May | Clean the indoor and outdoor coils, check the refrigerant level, clean and adjust the blower for proper airflow |
| Fall (heating) | September to November | Inspect the burners and heat exchanger, check gas connections and pressure, test the ignition, measure combustion |
We also change or clean the filter and look over the ductwork and vents. Between visits, check your filter monthly and replace it when it looks dirty.
Is an HVAC Maintenance Plan Worth It?
A maintenance plan pays off most for a system more than about eight years old, for a home with two or more systems, and for anyone who means to schedule tune-ups but forgets. Older equipment is where the tune-up earns its cost: worn capacitors, dirty burners and weak flame sensors get caught as cleaning jobs instead of breakdowns, and the 25% repair discount matters more on a system that is starting to need parts. Two systems cost $288 on the plan, and the reminders come from us. If you have a brand-new system and reliably book a check-up on your own, a plan matters less in the first few years. One VIP member described it this way in a Google review:
“They come twice a year to service our unit and I know it’s done right. They always let me know in advance when they’re coming and show up on time.” (Josh C., Google review)
The written reports also help when a system nears the end of its life. If yours shows an older furnace wearing out, our guide to furnace replacement in Paris covers cost and timing, and the plan’s equipment discount applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is November too late for a fall tune-up?
No. A gas furnace or heat pump does most of its work in December, January and February, so a November visit still lands before the hardest months. If your heat already runs unevenly, makes new noises, or shuts off early, book a furnace repair visit instead of waiting for a tune-up.
Does the VIP plan cover the cost of repairs?
Culley’s VIP Maintenance Plan covers the two seasonal tune-ups. Repairs are billed separately, at up to 25% off for members, with an extended warranty on the repair.
What happens to the plan if I sell my house?
Culley’s VIP membership is fully transferable, so it can pass to the new owner along with the system. A written record of twice-yearly maintenance is also useful to show a buyer.
Sign Up for the VIP Maintenance Plan
Call Culley at (731) 407-7799 to enroll and schedule your first visit, or see the full VIP Maintenance Plan details. We serve Paris, Henry County, and nearby communities including Camden, Huntingdon, McKenzie, and Milan.
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