Avoid Furnace Breakdowns With Regular Maintenance

Maintenance does not mean quickly checking your heating system. Maintenance involves tuning-up your entire heating system to ensure it operates at its peak efficiency. During a maintenance service appointment, your heating system is thoroughly diagnosed and adjusted.

It also involves lubricating all the moving parts, and fixing minor issues like corroded wiring and worn fan belts before they can lead to much bigger problems.

With regular maintenance, home and business owners can minimize the need for frequent heating system repairs and breakdowns. Maintenance also helps to extend the life expectancy of your system.  Some of the common problems that can easily be avoided with scheduled maintenance include:

• Fan problems
• Burner problems
• Ignition problems

Maintenance is good for you and you heating system. Avoid frequent repairs by scheduling a maintenance service today.

Signs that Your Furnace Needs a Professional Tune-up Now

While it is recommended that you get a professional tune-up annually, there are some signs that indicate your heating system needs a tune-up now. Is your furnace unable to heat properly? T

his is one of the most common signs that your heating system is encountering problems, but homeowners often become aware of this when it is too late. Test your heating system before the cold creeps in to ensure it is heating properly.

Another thing that indicates the need for immediate tune-up is a sudden rise in the utility bills. It is normal for your utility bills to increase during the winter because your heating system is working more. However, if you notice an unreasonable rise in your bill, then your heating system may need to be serviced. Other signs include:

• Loud noises when your heating system turns on
• Strong fuel smell from your heating system
• Carbon monoxide monitor going off

Is it Time to Replace the Furnace in Your Home or Business?

It is important to find out when it is the right time to replace your heating system before it ends up causing inconvenience or costing money. Benefits of heating system replacement include:

• Comfortable and warm environment
• Improved energy efficiency
• Eliminate expensive repair bills

Average lifespan of heating systems is between 15 and 20 years. If your heating system is this age or older, it is recommended to start the process of choosing a new system now.

Buying a replacement heating system in an emergency rarely gives the time to make the best decision for your needs and budget.

For your heating system maintenance and replacement needs, contact only the experienced technicians.