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Posted: Aug 30

Is It Worth Getting an HVAC Membership? What You Need to Know

In St. Albert, HVAC systems quietly do the heavy lifting to keep homes safe and comfortable through blazing summers and frigid winters. Most of the time, they work in the background—until they don’t.

An HVAC membership can help take the stress out of surprise breakdowns, last-minute repairs, and peak-season waitlists. At A1 Heating & Cooling, our membership was built to reward proactive homeowners and help keep your system running at its best.

So… is it worth it? Here’s what you need to know.

What’s Included in A1’s HVAC Membership?

Our membership plan is designed to provide peace of mind and priority service, with flexible pricing based on the equipment in your home.

Every membership includes:

  • Annual HVAC maintenance and inspection
  • No service call fees during regular business hours (including plumbing calls)
  • Discounted after-hours service rate
  • 10% off most repairs and accessories (like filters and covers)
  • 5% off new installations (furnaces, AC units, or boilers)
  • Front-of-the-line scheduling during peak demand
  • Visual check of your water heater and sump pump

Membership is renewed yearly and can be added when your inspection is booked—no monthly auto-pay, no commitment beyond that year.

Why Local Homeowners Are Signing Up

St. Albert’s extreme seasonal shifts mean HVAC systems get worked hard. Over time, wear and tear on parts like heat exchangers, flame sensors, and capacitors can quietly build up, until something fails.

With a membership, these issues are often caught early during a routine tune-up, saving homeowners hundreds of dollars in emergency calls. Regular service also helps:

  • Maintain energy efficiency
  • Extend equipment lifespan
  • Protect manufacturer warranties
  • Prevent inconvenient or unsafe breakdowns

In many cases, a single avoided service call covers the membership fee.

“Is This a Subscription?”

That’s one of the most common concerns we hear. The answer is no, it’s a once-a-year payment that includes your inspection. You’re not locked in, and you can choose to renew when it makes sense.

The program was created to better serve the customers who take care of their systems. It allows us to prioritize calls during busy times and reward homeowners who are proactive with maintenance.

What Makes A1’s Membership Different?

Our plan was built with local needs in mind. As a long-standing St. Albert company, we saw firsthand how chaotic peak season could get. On hot July days, the phones ring nonstop, and with a system in place, it helps us organize who we can help first.

Now, we triage based on priority: members, customers with A1-installed equipment, past clients, St. Albert residents, and then new inquiries. It’s a way to ensure loyal customers are never left waiting when they need us most.

When It’s Worth It—and When It’s Not

If your furnace or AC is more than a few years old, out of warranty, or hasn’t had regular maintenance, a membership can save you stress, money, and time.

Even if your system is newer, inspections help uphold the warranty and ensure it’s running efficiently year after year. But if you’ve just had a brand-new install and you’re comfortable keeping up with basic filter changes and airflow checks, you might hold off. Just know that a maintenance record may still be required down the road.

Ready to Get Started?

Our HVAC membership is a simple way to protect your system, avoid surprise repairs, and stay comfortable all year long.

📞 Call us today or book online to ask about joining or to schedule your next HVAC tune-up.


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