What an absolutely stunning time of year it is! The breezes are cool, the leaves are colorful, the pumpkins are everywhere… and it’s time to get ready for winter. That’s right, don’t relax and enjoy the season just yet. You’ve got some important things to do! And what’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Schedule furnace maintenance! It’s essential for so many reasons.
For Your Safety
When a qualified HVAC technician performs heating system maintenance, their most critical priority is safety. Without maintenance, electric furnaces can cause electric shock and fires. Gas furnaces can cause gas leaks and carbon monoxide exposure. Your technician has the highest regard for your well-being, and they have the tools and expertise to ensure that your furnace won’t be a safety hazard.
There are many components, gas or electric, that need to be inspected and tested. Is the heat exchanger cracked? Is the blower fan drawing the correct amperage of power? But your furnace also has safety systems that will protect you if they’re working correctly, so your technician will check those, too. This includes the limit switch, which shuts the system down in case of overheating, and the flame sensor, which makes sure gas won’t be released if there’s no flame to burn it.
For Your Bank Balance
A heating system in poor repair will end up working harder than it should. Friction, wear and tear, lack of lubrication, poor airflow from being clogged with dust—all these things lead to a furnace that has to run more of the time to generate the same amount of heat. That means more energy use, and that means increased utility bills.
For Your Comfort
The same things that lead to the system working harder and using more energy also lead to other problems. It might be that the temperature is inconsistent, or just never quite warm enough. It might be that the heat is uneven, with hot and cold pockets. Paying more and getting less comfort for that money? No thank you!
For Your Furnace
Here’s an amazing statistic: 85% of the repairs you’d likely require for your furnace can be entirely prevented. It’s true! All you have to do is get maintenance done every year by someone with the proper licensing and certification, and you won’t just have efficient, effective, and safe heat–but you’ll also have much less worry about sudden breakdowns or repair needs.
And it’s not just the repairs where your furnace will benefit. It’s in the system’s overall lifespan as well. Here’s another fact for you: estimates of heating system life expectancy are based on systems getting annual maintenance. If they only get maintenance some of the time, they won’t run for as many years. If they never receive maintenance, they’ll likely only run for half as long as they should!
Don’t settle for an inefficient furnace performing poorly, needing frequent repairs, and creating safety hazards. Schedule furnace maintenance in Covington, LA.
When you need it done right, contact Professional Heating & Air.