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Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It is far better to take small steps to ensure proper performance of your furnace than than to wait for failure and react accordingly. Taking preventative measures will contribute to increased life expectancy, efficiency, and promote healthy air in your home.
Annual furnace maintenance is a great way to keep costly repairs at bay. Heating and cooling technicians can assess the components of your furnace, clean dirty or corroded areas, check the electrical system, and determine whether your furnace is producing carbon monoxide, a harmful gas that can cause death to everyone in the home. These are just some of the aspects of a full service inspection.
In addition to annual inspections, changing the furnace filter as recommended is a great way to prevent major furnace failure. When installing a filter, be sure to put the filter in correctly in order to maximize the benefit. There are usually arrows on the filter that indicate the correct way to position the filter into the furnace.
Don’t be fooled into thinking that your furnace is fine because it seems to work well. Furnaces often stop without notice, but heating and cooling experts can identify potential problems and take proactive measures to avoid furnace failure.
There is never a good time for your furnace to fail. If it does, the best case scenario involves frigid temperatures in the home. The worst case scenario involves freezing temperatures, frozen pipes, floods, and or asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide.
Did you know that many furnace manufacturers make regular tune-ups a condition of the warranty and require proof of regular maintenance when filing a warranty claim? Given the replacement cost of furnaces, Benjamin Franklin’s quote seems extremely applicable. Whether your furnace is long overdue for a tune-up, or you’re ready to schedule your annual service appointment, contact the experts at Heaney Plumbing & Heating today!