Having a tuneup on your heating system is a great way to make sure it’s ready for the winter here in the Miami Valley. Having it properly inspected ensures you have piece of mind — and warmth — the first time your furnace kicks on, and throughout the winter.
When a trained technician comes out to your home, he will inspect all components of your furnace. The technician will check settings on your thermostat to make sure it works properly. Additionally, he will test the controls to make sure they turn on and off correctly.
Along with this, the technician will check the connections on your natural gas-fueled furnace. He will check the burners for proper combustion and inspect to make sure there’s no cracks in the heat exchanger. A cracked heat exchanger is a very serious problem that can lead to potentially deadly carbon monoxide emissions as well permanently disabling the appliance.
Lastly, the technician will check your air filters to make sure they are clean and replace them if they’re dirty. He can show you what to look for when you inspect the filters and recommend the best type for your particular furnace. The federal Energy Star program recommends that you inspect your filters once a month to make sure they are clean. A dirty air filter will cause your furnace to work harder, which will lead to increased energy costs.
Now is the best time to have your heating system inspection, as it won’t be long before you’ll be turning on your furnace. A fall inspection will ensure that it’s working at peak operating condition, which can save you money on your monthly energy bills. It will also give you peace of mind in knowing that when turning on your furnace this the winter, you won’t face an unpleasant and chilly surprise.
For more expert advice on furnace tuneups and other issues pertaining to home comfort, please contact us at Ace Hardware Home Services. We have been proudly serving the Dayton area since 1978.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about furnace tuneups and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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