Furnaces become less efficient and less effective at heating your home if you don’t schedule regular tune-ups. You can prevent a winter crisis in your Hagerstown, MD, home by scheduling a furnace tune-up in the fall. Here are the top three benefits of fall maintenance.
1. Reduce the Risk of a Breakdown
In the fall, a furnace tune-up reassures you that the heating system will stay in good shape throughout winter. Furnace maintenance reduces the risk of a breakdown because it includes a thorough inspection of the system, such as the heat exchanger, burners, and igniter.
Furnace repairs are less frequent when you schedule fall maintenance every year. Any problem that does occur is usually minor because your furnace has been receiving annual maintenance.
2. Confirm That Safety Mechanisms Are Working
During a furnace tune-up, a technician will make sure that the safety mechanisms are working. Furnaces are fairly safe, but one that’s not maintained well can become a safety hazard. Aside from parts failing from wear and tear, dust buildup inside the system increases the risk of a fire.
The electrical connections also become a hazard if they are too loose. They loosen over time because of the system’s vibrations. During furnace maintenance, we tighten the electrical connections to ensure the furnace will work well throughout the winter.
3. Reduces High Energy Bills
Dust and debris buildup inside the system obstructs the airflow, which can lead to high energy bills. We clean the internal components with industrial-grade equipment during a tune-up. Furnace maintenance also includes inspecting the flue to make sure it isn’t allowing exhaust gases to leak, testing the ignitor, checking the gas pressure and air mix, inspecting the heat exchanger and adjusting the burners for optimal efficiency.
Scheduling furnace maintenance every fall ensures your indoor comfort and keeps operational costs low for peace of mind throughout the winter. Contact Care Services Inc. to schedule a furnace tune-up in Hagerstown, MD.
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