Ensuring that your furnace receives the proper maintenance is essential for both its efficiency and longevity. A well-maintained furnace will not only last longer, but it will operate much more efficiently—saving you both energy and money. If you would like to minimize your risk of furnace breakdowns, then call us. We offer comprehensive inspection and maintenance services that are designed to help keep your system safe, sound, and efficient. We aim to catch any potential problems with your furnace during our inspection. Should your furnace have any serious issues, we would certainly rather catch it during our inspection than have it go undetected until your furnace is in use on a cold winter night. Whether it is truly inspecting every component of your furnace, or just being thorough in checking for signs of trouble, you can trust our team to do the job right.
Another essential part of furnace upkeep is replacing or cleaning air filters. In Boulder City, where the nearby desert can send dust swirling into homes, it’s vital to check your furnace filter monthly. A filter that’s dirty or clogged can’t possibly allow enough air to flow through, and that leads to the furnace having to work harder and use more energy. At the same time, the filter is not doing its job in terms of enhancing indoor air quality. My furnace filter (which is a bit over 2 feet wide) is the size of a door in my oven, and it opens and closes with the same kind of force. Indeed, the filter is the first stop on the air pathway from furnace to home. After the first stop, the air has to go all the way to the end of the pathway and back to the beginning in order to complete a circuit.
Finally, think about having a certified heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician come each year to perform a tune-up on the system. This is something that not all homeowners do, and it is a huge missed opportunity. When we imagine a tune-up, we might think of a car engine having its parts adjusted and lubricated. It's not a bad mental comparison. A good HVAC technician will clean important components in the furnace, such as the burners and flame sensor, and will make sure they are free of debris that could cause poor heating or even dangerous operation. The technician will also check the settings, adjustments, and overall function of the furnace to make sure it is working like it should. That way, if anything is not working like it should, it can be dealt with before it becomes a more serious—and more expensive—problem.