Benefits of Furnace Maintenance
No one wants to spend money on heating repairs that could have been prevented. When you schedule a pre-season furnace tune-up, you get ahead of potential problems. Most tune-ups don’t uncover anything too major, but sometimes technicians spot little problems that could turn into costly repairs if not taken care of immediately.
A well-tuned furnace also runs better. It uses less energy, and that can mean substantial savings for you. Dirty furnaces or those with mechanical problems must work harder to meet household comfort demands, which can cause utility bills to rise.
Furnaces that work harder also break down more and don’t have as long of a lifespan as better-maintained furnaces. The average furnace lasts 10-15 years. Some extremely well-maintained furnaces can last upwards of 20 years. If you want more years out of your home’s heating system, annual maintenance makes all the difference.
Yearly furnace maintenance also keeps your household safer. Forced-air furnaces, also known as combustion furnaces, have been the most popular form of indoor heating for decades. When neglected, these furnaces can carry safety risks, such as gas and carbon monoxide leaks. While natural or propane gas leaks can only happen with gas-powered furnaces, all furnaces can produce carbon monoxide (CO). This odorless, colorless, and deadly gas can leak into your home’s air, and you’d never know. Our HVAC technicians check for common problems that can cause a CO gas leak, such as a cracked heat exchanger or flue pipe.
