Have you scheduled furnace maintenance in the past year? If not, you want to schedule the service before the end of the winter season, and the sooner the better. Don’t delay scheduling this important appointment for your furnace or you may be left in the cold.
Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about furnace maintenance, both the steps that you can take on your own as a homeowner and the professional care that our team can offer. Then give our team a call when you’re ready to schedule your professional maintenance appointment for this season.
Homeowner Maintenance
We will talk about professional maintenance soon, but first, we want to offer you some tips for taking care of your furnace in between professional service appointments. The care steps that you take as a homeowner are easily the most impactful on how well your furnace operates.
You want to choose a filter wisely and then change it out on time each month or quarter. Keep in mind that if you have a large family or a lot of pets, you may have to change your air filter out a little more often than for the length of time it is rated to last for.
For example, if you have a filter that is rated to last for three months, you may want to check it at the two-month mark to see how dirty it is. If it is particularly dirty, go ahead and change it out for a new filter instead of putting it off.
You can also wipe down the interior cabinet of your furnace. Just be sure to turn your furnace off and let it cool down before attempting this. Otherwise, you risk being burned. Cleaning out the inside cabinet can help to eliminate buildup that can otherwise easily become a tough grime impacting your furnace operation.
It is also crucial that you stay aware of how your furnace is operating. If you begin to notice changes in heating output or unusual noises, call for service even if you’ve already scheduled maintenance for the year. The simple step can save you a headache later on if you’re able to identify problems and address them early rather than waiting until your furnace breaks down.
Professional Maintenance
You can usually expect to get between 10 and 15 years out of your furnace. The trick to getting 15 years out of your system instead of just 10 is professional maintenance. Our team can often identify issues that you don’t even realize are happening yet. We can make small tweaks all along year after a year that keep your furnace working at its best without major issues.
Professional maintenance is also the key to maintaining your manufacturer’s warranty. If you read the fine print for your furnace warranty, it likely has a clause that states you have to invest in professional care annually in order to maintain the warranty. Without regular care, your furnace is going to be much more likely to experience major issues and breakdowns.
Unusual wear and tear that happens because of a lack of care will not be covered under your warranty. So even if it seems like nothing is wrong with your furnace, you still need to schedule the annual maintenance appointment consistently.
Contact Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. today to schedule your furnace services as soon as possible. You can always trust The Guys in the Big Red Trucks.