Yesterday we went to service an AC system.

Four lettered words came out of my mouth after seeing how poorly the wiring, dampers, and overall system build was in a home that cost the client (in my guesstimate) 4-6mil dollars!

When you build you must think for the future. 
Here are 8 tips to keep your home easily serviced.
1. Keep good records which thermostats operate with which equipment. 
2. Keep good records where the equipment is located.
3. Install equipment where it can easily be accessed, serviced, replaced.
4. Make the area well lit. The cost of a light bulb and socket is $7.
5. Provide good stable strong stairs if in an attic.
6. Place the equipment where the service personnel won’t have to go through areas of your home that can be damaged or areas you would like to remain private. 
7. Keep runners or drop cloths to lay put so employees even with shoe covers or clean feet don’t leave debris or scratch your floors.
8. Dont offer cold drinks, bring them and leave them. No one turns down a cold water on a hot day.

And bonus for taking the time to read.

• Make sure your home has a sewer clean-out outside the home.
• Know where your water main, gas main, and electrical breaker box are.
• Preferable- make access to your mechanical room through the outside of the home
• When possible, place mechanicals in or near your garage. This leaves an easy walk out to the street when large equipment has to be replaced.