Sadly, we’re nearing the end of the warm summer months and will soon be bundled up again for winter. That means you’ll also need to prepare your home for the change of seasons. Be sure you’re ready for the inevitable cold weather. Schedule your furnace tune-up now so you and your family stay comfortable this winter.
Importance of a Furnace Tune-Up
Like just about everything else with moving parts, a furnace needs to be maintained to keep working well and efficiently. We recommend having your unit serviced at least once a year, so fall is a great time to schedule your furnace tune-up. The heating system has likely been sitting untouched for several months, and you want to make sure things are working properly before firing it up again for the cooler temps.
Our experienced technicians will check, clean, and adjust the components within your furnace to ensure the system is operating at optimal levels. We also complete an extensive inspection – checking the heat exchanger, gas pressure, motor, ignitor, ducts – to catch and address any potential issues before they become bigger, more expensive problems.
Benefits
A furnace tune-up does more than ensure the proper function of your system. Keeping up with a regular maintenance schedule also saves you time, money, and worry.
Most things, including your home’s furnace, aren’t built to last forever. But a tune-up will ready your system for the winter and call attention to anything that should be fixed. With everything in tip-top shape, you’ll run less of a risk that the furnace will stop working when you need it most.
Additionally, routine maintenance helps keep the unit clean and running efficiently, which helps increase its lifespan. A heating system that runs better lasts longer. And one that runs more efficiently cuts down on energy costs, all in all saving you money in the long run.
A well-maintained furnace also gives you peace of mind for the safety of your home and family, and no one can put a price on that.
What You Can Do
As a homeowner there are simple things you can do to maintain your at-home comfort and make things easier for your furnace to do its job.
- Filters: We cannot stress enough the importance of checking and changing your system’s air filters as needed. A dirty filter decreases indoor air quality while making your furnace work harder, creating more wear on the system and leading to higher energy costs.
- Vents: Keep air vents free of debris and obstructions to help your furnace more easily push warm air through your home. Check to make sure furniture and drapery doesn’t cover any heat vents. Use a vacuum or a clean rag to clear away any dust, cobwebs, or other particles from in, on, and around the vents.
- Listen: If you hear any rattling, clanging, or other strange noises coming from your furnace or ducts, contact a home service professional for an inspection. This could be something simple or may be the start of a bigger problem affecting the operation of your furnace.
Count on Stafford Home Service Inc.
Your home comfort is important to us. That’s why the quality-driven professionals at Stafford Home Service Inc. are here for all your electrical, heating and cooling, home entertainment, and home security needs.
With winter approaching, you want to be sure you and your home are ready for the cold. Schedule your furnace tune-up now to be sure everything is running smoothly and efficiently when the cold winds start to blow. Take advantage of our current promotion when you book before September 30. Contact us today for details and to make an appointment.
