Even before the cold winter season approaches, ensuring the proper functioning of our furnaces should be a top priority. Scheduling timely furnace maintenance is not just a mere task; it’s an essential step in a cozy, comfortable, and safe living environment during the cold months. In this blog, we’ll explore reasons why staying on top of furnace maintenance can save you from the woes of unexpected breakdowns and ensure optimal heating efficiency throughout the winter. Let’s dive into the importance of regular furnace maintenance and how it can keep you warm and worry-free.
A clean and well-maintained furnace does not have to work as hard as one that is clogged with dirt and other debris. Proper airflow is critical for your home’s comfort. Restricted airflow will make your furnace or heating system work harder, leading to increased repairs, higher energy usage, and a shortened life span. A thorough furnace tune-up each fall will ensure your home receives the proper airflow, improving your energy consumption and the overall operating performance of your heating system.
A properly maintained furnace will provide the correct airflow throughout your home and be much more energy efficient than one that is not maintained. Keeping your furnace clean of dirt, dust, and other debris can lead to an increase in energy efficiency of up to 20 percent, which will save you money on your utility bills.
A clean and well-maintained furnace does not have to work as hard as one that is clogged with dirt and other debris. Proper airflow is critical for your home’s comfort. Restricted airflow will make your furnace or heating system work harder, leading to increased repairs, higher energy usage, and a shortened life span. A thorough furnace tune-up each fall will ensure your home receives the proper airflow, improving your energy consumption and the overall operating performance of your heating system.
No one wants to be left without heat during a frigid winter night, but, unfortunately, furnaces can wear down and seem to fail during the worst possible times – after hours or during the middle of the night! Having your furnace regularly inspected and serviced will help ensure that no unseen problems sneak up on you. Qualified service technicians can regularly inspect your furnace, ensuring it’s clean and works properly. HVAC technicians will also catch any minor problems before they become bigger ones that could leave you without heat later. The sooner you get a minor issue fixed, the better chance you will have of avoiding a service call to a technician on a cold winter night.
Heating systems are expensive. By properly maintaining your furnace and making repairs, as needed, you can help extend the life of your furnace or heating unit. With proper maintenance, furnaces can operate efficiently for over 20 years, while units that are not properly maintained may run less efficiently and only last 10 to 15 years or less. Annual maintenance can save you thousands of dollars by not having to replace your furnace as soon as you may need it without proper maintenance.
Whether natural gas, propane, or oil, furnaces burn fuel to heat your home. Just a small crack in your system heat exchanger or another minor problem can lead to gas or carbon monoxide leaking into your home. These omissions can lead to many different types of health problems, and sometimes even death. An annual furnace tune-up helps keep you and your family safe.
Most manufacturers require that you have your furnace serviced annually for your warranty to remain valid. If you do happen to have a warranty that has this requirement, then you certainly want to ensure that you maintain and repair your furnace, as needed.
Whether your furnace is not firing correctly, or you need a routine tune-up, our team can help. Take advantage of our heating and air conditioning tune-up specials. We travel across the Delaware Valley servicing, repairing, and installing furnaces for our customers. Speak to us today to book a convenient appointment and experience the unmatched service we have to offer for furnace repairs.
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