A furnace is among the most expensive appliances in your home, and it keeps the indoor temperatures warm throughout the cold season.
That said, failure to regularly service your furnace can cause two main problems:
Hiring a professional to service your furnace can eliminate such risks. A licensed technician will detect and fix defects early enough to eliminate potential safety threats.
This guide will walk you through the following:
Regular furnace maintenance has the following benefits:
Furnace servicing by a professional saves you money in two ways.
First, it decreases your energy bills.
Furnaces not maintained or serviced have to work harder and longer than well-maintained ones to yield the same amount of heat, causing inefficiencies that jack up your energy bills.
A licensed technician will troubleshoot your furnace and fix noted issues fast, which reduces your electricity bills.
Second, professional furnace servicing saves you money on repairs.
A faulty furnace breaks down quickly, causing frequent repairs and part replacements, increasing operational costs.
When a licensed technician regularly services your furnace, he will detect early defects to reduce the chances of malfunctions or complete breakdowns, saving you money.
Regular furnace servicing reveals operational issues early before they become a problem.
If the issues remain undetected, the furnace can endanger the safety of your family or tenants.
A professional furnace servicing can protect you against potential hazards such as:
All furnaces have electric components regardless of their fuel - oil or gas.
A faulty furnace can cause power surges that damage other devices or cause house fires (in the worst case scenario).
A qualified technician will fix faulty wiring and ensure all electrical elements in the furnace are working correctly to prevent such dangers.
Oil and gas furnaces burn fuel to generate heat, so when your furnace is faulty, it can yield carbon monoxide, which is a deadly gas.
The gas is known as the "silent killer" because it is odorless, tasteless, colorless, and non-irritating.
You won’t realize you’re getting poisoned until you exhibit the following symptoms:
Hiring a professional to service your furnace eliminates the chances of carbon monoxide leakages, ensuring you remain safe throughout the cold season.
Faulty oil and gas furnaces are more likely to experience delayed ignition, allowing gas to build up in the furnace that can cause explosions.
Regular furnace servicing allows the technician to detect and fix faulty electrodes, leaky seals, ignition problems, and other combustion malfunctions.
Most furnaces on the market today have extended warranties that are only valid under specific conditions.
For example, most furnace manufacturers specify the required servicing frequency for a warranty to remain valid during a breakdown.
Therefore, scheduling regular maintenance by licensed professionals preserves the warranty validity of your furnace, ensuring you don’t bear all the costs of repairs and part replacements in case of a malfunction.
Failure to regularly service your furnace not only puts lives at risk but also causes compliance issues with the local safety codes, standards and laws.
While different states have specific furnace maintenance and service rules, most recommend an annual inspection documented in writing.
Hiring a professional to service your furnace regularly helps you comply with your state’s maintenance laws.
Professional servicing and maintenance improve the reliability of your furnace.
Winter is always here or coming up, and you can’t afford to have a furnace that’s not optimized to warm your home throughout the cold season.
Having a furnace break down in the middle of winter can be a nightmare. So it’s wise to hire a professional to inspect it before the cold season begins.
A licensed technician will detect defects and repair or replace parts, reassuring you that the furnace will remain functional throughout the cold months.
As much as you need a functional furnace throughout the cold period, you’d want a perfect temperature balance in all rooms. If one room is warmer than the others, you won’t get the comfort you’re looking for.
A licensed technician will skillfully adjust your furnace’s vents, settings, and repair or replace heat exchangers to improve air heating and circulation for more comfort.
Furnaces have complex designs. For that reason, you should only entrust servicing jobs to licensed technicians with the right skills.
How do you find qualified professionals to service your furnace?
When scheduling furnace maintenance, it’s crucial to know what to expect. Furnace servicing entails a thorough inspection, cleaning, and repairing (or replacing) damaged parts.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
When the technician finishes the job, he will draft a report of the procedures followed during the inspection and indicate whether the furnace works better.
The furnace technician you hire determines the quality of services you’ll get.
Here are some of the characteristics of a professional technician:
Identification is critical when it comes to home services. Service providers should ensure their technicians wear uniforms to protect homeowners from potential scams.
The technician should also have a company ID for further identity clarification.
A professional technician should clearly state the costs of furnace servicing, which can help you avoid overcharges.
A furnace technician informs you of the problem source to eliminate avoidable repairs and part replacements in the future.
A good furnace tech will tell you what it takes to fix the problem and, if possible, give you options. For instance, the technician will advise you when to purchase a new furnace or repair a damaged part.
You may have scheduled furnace servicing with your licensed technician, maybe monthly, yearly, or twice in six months.
But when your furnace is faulty, you should call your technician before the scheduled servicing.
Here are the common signs of a furnace malfunction:
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Yes. Furnace servicing helps identify potential functionality issues before they become a problem, saving you money on repairs and part replacements.
Try to schedule servicing a few months before the cold season to give you enough time to fix issues, test the functionality of your furnace, or buy a new one if necessary.
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