When your furnace gets regular maintenance, it helps in several ways.
- More efficient heating
- Lesser chance of surprise repairs
- Reduced carbon monoxide poisoning risk
- Lower monthly utility bills
- Smaller carbon footprint
Replacing the air filters on schedule will prevent your system from having to work harder than it should to heat your home. It also helps to improve your home’s air quality. A professional will let you know how often this is necessary, but you ought to replace filters at least every one to three months. When replacing the filters, you should also clean the area around your furnace.
During maintenance, our technician will look at the thermostat to make sure that it is functioning properly and change the batteries if necessary. If it is malfunctioning, they can recalibrate it to make sure that it is displaying an accurate temperature reading.
The next step is to check the blower motor, airflow, and ventilation. They will make sure that everything is clean and in good condition. They’ll also lubricate the moving parts.
They will then check the heat exchanger and burners. They’ll clean everything and look for signs of corrosion. During this part of the process, they will also look at the ignition system to make sure everything looks good and is working properly.
They’ll inspect the gas connections to make sure they are not loose or damaged. Once they check these, they will look at the safety controls to ensure proper functioning.