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31:["$","p",null,{"children":["Here","'","s a fact that surprises many Victoria homeowners: most HVAC manufacturers require documented, professional maintenance to keep your warranty valid. If your compressor fails at year four of a ten-year warranty and you can","'","t provide service records, the manufacturer can deny your claim ","—"," leaving you on the hook for a repair that could exceed $3,000."]}]
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33:["$","h2",null,{"className":"mt-10 text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-foreground sm:text-3xl","children":"How Often Should You Schedule Maintenance in Victoria, TX?"}]
34:["$","p",null,{"children":["We recommend ",["$","strong",null,{"className":"text-foreground","children":"twice a year"}]," ","—"," once in the Spring before cooling season kicks in, and once in the Fall to prepare for heating season. In a milder climate, once a year might be fine. But the duration and intensity of South Texas summers mean your system takes on significantly more wear each cycle, and a mid-year checkup catches issues that develop during peak load."]}]
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36:["$","p",null,{"children":["Our"," ",["$","$L6",null,{"href":"/protection-plan","className":"font-semibold text-tc-accent underline underline-offset-2 hover:text-foreground","children":"USA Protection Plan"}]," ","($19.99/month) takes the guesswork out of maintenance. It includes both your Spring and Fall 30+ point inspections, 10% off all parts and services, 10% off new appliance purchases, and priority emergency scheduling when temperatures spike. It","'","s the easiest way to protect your system, your wallet, and your warranty ","—"," all in one plan."]}]
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