End of Season Furnace Maintenance Tips

Winter seems to have finally left us, but even though the calendar tells us it is spring, furnaces in Metro Detroit are still running during the cold nights.  Hopefully our furnaces can hibernate soon, but in order for them to rest well during the warmer months, homeowners should take precautionary measures to increase functionality for next fall and winter.

Changing furnace filters for many is like flossing.  We all know we are supposed to do it regularly, but how often do we actually change our furnace filters? Even with monthly filter replacement, there are other things that should be done to your furnace to help it age gracefully.

Heating and cooling companies can provide comprehensive tune-ups to furnaces to help homeowners maximize the lifespan of their furnace. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that furnaces, when running improperly, can pose serious health risks to those living in the home.  The most common risk of a poorly functioning furnace is carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be deadly.

Many older furnaces are not equipped with automatic shut off valves, creating a hazard when combustion chambers crack.  For this reason, an end of season service call is extremely important.  Heating and cooling experts can often identify a problem before homeowners are left without heat when they need it most.  They can also find small cracks in combustion chambers and bring the matter to the homeowner’s attention before a carbon monoxide leak occurs.

The more you care for your furnace, the better it will perform for you.  Those living in Metro Detroit have multiple heating and cooling companies from which to choose, but few can say they have been providing heating and cooling services to customers for almost a half century.  During their 45 years of offering high quality heating and cooling products at affordable prices, they have maintained a focus on customer service.  Contact the experts at Heaney Plumbing & Heating today!