Furnace Repair: Don’t Neglect It

Furnace Repair: The Importance of Keeping Your Heater in Proper Working Order

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That saying has been around since the 1800s, encouraging a good diet for better health. But eating healthy is no guarantee that office visits will not be necessary. On the contrary, regular check-ups with a family doctor are an essential mark of preventative health. The same can be said about furnace repair.

The same can be said of your heater/furnace; a regular maintenance service is essential to keep your system functioning properly. Extreme temperatures put stress on your HVAC system, so if something fails, you can expect it to happen when you need heat (or cool) the most. We’re making these benefits for heater maintenance memorable.

Proper Safety. Your HVAC system is essential to making your home a safe and healthy space to live in. When you shut the doors and windows to keep the cold on the outside, you must find a way to warm the indoor air. With a building envelope that reduces drafty gaps, you need adequate ventilation to move fresh air to every room. Since airborne particles move about freely (both outdoors and indoors), the particles will need to be removed to keep everyone healthy.

Peak Performance. Your HVAC system was running efficiently when it was installed, but dirt and time work together to chip away at the function of each component. Each maintenance visit removes some of their evidence and restores functional efficiency. Improving efficiency reduces the amount of energy needed for your HVAC system to function properly.

Power savings means money savings; the amount of savings is quantifiable.

Prevents Costly Repairs. A maintenance visit includes an inspection of major components, an evaluation of electrical functions, and thorough cleaning of the entire system. The passage of time results in wear and tear on system components. When one part, even a small part, begins to function poorly, it adds stress to other parts related to that function. Preventative maintenance is designed to catch small problems before they cascade into large problems. Small repairs can help prevent large repairs.

Prolonged System Life. As stated above, time and dirt constantly eat away at the function and efficiency of any HVAC system. By removing dirt and catching minor wear points, the entire system has more useful years than systems that are neglected—statistically, maintenance adds 5 to 10 more years to an HVAC system. When you compare the cost of maintenance visits to the money saved from lower utility bills, fewer repairs, and several years of extended life, the maintenance cost is much lower.

Peace of Mind. Time adds so many variables to such functions as keeping your home comfortable, healthy, and safe, but knowing you are taking every step possible for positive outcomes gives significant reassurance. Ignoring maintenance is never a good idea, not for your car, not for your body, and not for your HVAC system. Scheduling regular maintenance visits will help you to breathe easier—both figuratively and literally.

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Northwind Air Conditioning and Heat can help with Furnace Repair and regularly scheduled Heating System maintenance. Contact us and get the answers you need.