What a fantastic time of year! There’s such beauty all around, and so many fun gatherings and activities. The air is fresh and crisp, and you know it won’t last long. You’ve got to enjoy autumn while you can. But you also have some important things to do. Furnace maintenance needs to be done in the fall, and you don’t want to forget that. Things can go terribly wrong if you don’t take care of your heating system.
Efficiency
One consideration when it comes to having your furnace maintained is efficiency. By cleaning, lubricating, realigning, tightening, inspecting, and recalibrating everything, your HVAC technician can keep your furnace’s efficiency as high as it can be despite the aging process. But what if you don’t have maintenance done? The heating system will drop in efficiency by approximately 5% every year. You’ll be paying extra for heat, and nobody needs that.
Effectiveness
You really don’t need to pay more while getting less for that money. And that’s what will happen if you skip tune-ups. Heating systems are much less effective when they’re clogged with dust, lacking lubrication, or have various parts out of alignment or in poor condition. Without maintenance, you’re likely to end up with uneven heating, and parts of your home will just never be cozy enough.
Repairs
Your furnace will accumulate a lot more wear and tear than it would after maintenance. Without anyone checking on all the components and making minor adjustments, a small problem can quickly worsen and become a significant issue. This means that without maintenance, your furnace is much more likely to require repair. But with maintenance, you’ll cut repair needs by up to 85%.
Longevity
When manufacturers estimate how long a furnace will last, they are calculating for a furnace that receives maintenance every year. That means if your furnace was expected to last 10-15 years, you’ll only have that amount of service life if you’re diligent about scheduling maintenance. Left to gather dust and wear out, with no professional attention, a furnace is likely to last only half as long.
Safety
Last, but absolutely not least, we come to the question of safety. The hazards that furnaces can pose depend on what energy source they use. While a gas furnace could end up with a gas leak or a carbon monoxide contamination issue, an electric furnace won’t. Either type, however, does use electricity. That means any furnace could develop problems that lead to electric shock or electrical fire.
When you have your furnace tune up in Janesville, WI done by a qualified professional, your safety will be their top concern. You’ll also enjoy all the other benefits—efficient, effective heating without wasted energy, frequent repairs, or a failing heating system. Maintenance can keep you and your family warm and safe when the coming cold weather hits. Don’t delay. Schedule it today!
You can always count on 24-Hour Home Comfort Services, your heating and cooling specialists.