The HVAC industry advises homeowners to schedule annual furnace maintenance every fall. Despite that, many don’t and simply wait until something goes wrong. The downside to that approach is that it can cost you a lot more money in the end. Let’s explore why you should kick off the new year right with a furnace tune-up.
Enhance Air Quality
Many homes have fuel-burning furnaces that create soot and other byproducts of combustion. Those particulates build up on the combustion components and make it into your air supply. The other concern with gas and oil furnaces is that they create toxic gases as a byproduct. Those gases can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and other health issues. During a tune-up, our technicians will clean all aspects of your furnace and check the filter. We’ll also ensure that the heat exchanger, combustion chamber, and ventilation system are all working appropriately.
Improve Energy Efficiency
The other issue with the accumulation of gunk is that a furnace won’t burn fuel as efficiently. A standard mid-efficiency furnace has an 80 AFUE rating. That means that 20% of the fuel it burns is waste. Without maintenance, that waste can increase to 30% or higher. That will have a dramatic effect on your household’s carbon footprint. It will also make a significant difference in your heating costs.
Warranty Coverage
Most furnace warranties require annual service. After we complete the service, we’ll provide you with documentation that outlines the work we performed. Should you ever need to make a claim, the manufacturer may request that proof. If you don’t have it, they can deny the claim.
Avoid Common Repairs
Routine maintenance can avoid the most common repair issues homeowners deal with in winter. All furnaces experience wear and tear through normal use. Through maintenance, our technicians will replace worn-out parts. Without maintenance, the wear will continue to accumulate and eventually result in an issue that requires an expensive repair.
Proactive Repairs
The other benefit of regular maintenance is that we can spot issues before they become major problems. Consider the ball bearings in a blower that will eventually fail. We’ll notice that issue during the inspection and can replace and lubricate them. If you wait, those bearings could fail in the middle of winter. That’s much more inconvenient and could even lead to further blower damage that makes the repair more expensive.
Extend Furnace Lifespan
The average lifespan of a gas furnace is around 15 years. That means that many fail within 10 years. With regular maintenance, a furnace can last 20 or even 30 years. Maintenance also helps them to age more gracefully and remain efficient.
If you need to schedule a furnace tune-up in Newnan, GA, call E Dennis AC Inc. today, or book your appointment online.
