Signs Your Furnace Needs a Tune-Up
There are many reasons you may need a furnace tune-up. While you might begin thinking about one when something isn’t working correctly, recognizing these signs early can prevent major problems:
- Your furnace is cycling more frequently than usual
- Odd noises are coming from the unit or out of the vents
- Your thermostat is malfunctioning
- You’re experiencing higher than average heating bills
- Your ignition system is beginning to have problems
- You’re making excessive maintenance calls
Benefits of Regular Furnace Maintenance
Having your furnace tuned up regularly provides numerous benefits to your heating system. With routine tune-ups, you can fix minor issues before they become significant problems that affect performance and comfort.
- Your furnace will have a longer service life when it operates correctly
- Your system may experience increased efficiency once malfunctioning components have been replaced
- There could be a reduction in the cost of running your furnace
- Heat exchanger inspections ensure your heat exchanger is not damaged and keep you safe from carbon monoxide exposure
- Indoor air quality improves with proper maintenance
- Less frequent repairs are needed if your unit is adequately maintained
What We Inspect During a Furnace Tune-Up
The majority of furnace problems can be solved before they become serious issues with proper and regular maintenance. Our highly trained and experienced technicians perform a complete and thorough inspection every time we’re called. This allows us to accurately describe how your furnace operates and what you need to do to keep it in like-new condition.
- All electrical connections are inspected to ensure there are no loose wires or arcing connectors
- Gas burners are cleaned, inspected, and adjusted if necessary
- The burner chamber is cleaned to ensure proper burning without restriction
- Igniter operation and resistance are tested to ensure continued proper function
- Air filters are checked and changed to maintain proper airflow
