When I forgot to have my furnace serviced before the winter, I almost neglected it entirely. Everything was running smoothly and efficiently and I thought that there was no harm in skipping one HVAC tune up. However, the more that I thought about it, the more I worried that something bad would happen to my furnace. I kept thinking to myself that I didn’t want to pay for a new part or repair service when I could simply pay an HVAC professional to tune the furnace for a small price. I gave in and called the HVAC company and asked them to send an HVAC professional at their earliest convenience. When the HVAC professional arrived, I told him in conversation that I almost skipped the tune up for my furnace because life had gotten busy. The HVAC professional told me that the homes that did this normally regretted it later. Neglecting to have your furnace serviced meant a shorter lifespan, more repairs, declined energy efficiency, and constant maintenance. I was really glad that the HVAC professional affirmed my decision to hire him even though it was last minute and I wasn’t experiencing any issues with my furnace. Now, I can rest assured knowing that my furnace has been looked at by a certified HVAC professional and that there wasn’t anything that could cause a problem as I run it throughout the winter. I think I made a really wise and responsible decision. I feel confident knowing that I spent a little money to have my furnace serviced rather than risk it.