Time to Tune Up!
Fall is around the corner, and before you know it, it will be colder! Will you be safe, warm, and comfortable through the long, cold seasons?
A properly maintained HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) can mean the difference between comfort and distress in your home. You invested good money in a furnace or HVAC system, so protecting that investment with annual professional tune-ups make sense.
The following guidelines will help you maximize your investment and explain how to enjoy a warm and worry-free home through the fall and winter.
Inspect to Protect – Keep you and your Family Safe
Furnaces produce heat by burning fuel. To maintain the efficiency and safety of your system, the burning of the fuel (combustion process) must be precise. Cracks and leaks in the system can elevate the escaping carbon monoxide to dangerous levels resulting in illness and, in the most extreme cases, death.
We know of one family who suffered from low level carbon monoxide poisoning and although it wasn’t lethal, it cost them nine years of health and wellness. Their story is not uncommon.
Inspecting the heat exchanger, gas burner, and gas valve calibration are critical to the operation of the furnace. Don’t risk the safety of your family.
Don’t Just Go with Any Flow – Ensure Proper and Healthy Airflow
Sufficient airflow is pivotal to the proper operation of your furnace. During the furnace tune-up, our technician checks your heating system to ensure proper airflow. Restricted or limited airflow places added strain on the furnace which can lead to additional, costly repairs and a shortened service life of your furnace.
Furthermore, your furnace is a big factor in the quality of the air you and your loved ones breathe daily. Our technician will also check for signs you are breathing in toxins and dust particles which can increase the likelihood of you and your family getting sick.
An Ounce of Prevention – Reduce Emergency Repairs
Every winter we receive many emergency calls which could have been prevented by routine maintenance. Skipping your annual furnace inspection and maintenance doesn’t save you money in the long run, it’s a very expensive gamble. In addition to cleaning and filter replacement which keeps your furnace running efficiently, a furnace tune-up identifies potential problems before they turn into major repairs.
Save Your Dollars – Improve Energy Efficiency
Our furnace tune-up includes the cleaning and inspection of the furnace burner and heat exchanger. In addition to ensuring safe operation, this will ensure that your furnace operates at its top efficiency, resulting in lower heating costs.
Stay Covered – Manufacturer’s Warranty
If your furnace is under a manufacturer’s warranty, it is important to get an annual furnace tune-up so you don’t void the warranty.
In the end, all you need to consider is the very real possibility of it being -30 and your furnace quitting in the middle of the night because you thought it looked okay. That, right there, is enough reason to be proactive about regular furnace maintenance.
By Carla Berezowski,
Alberta Indoor Comfort
