Weather Warming Up? Perfect Time for Servicing Your Furnace!

Now that the weather is warming up and we are nearing summer it's the perfect time to service your furnace. It's best to do these kind of maintenance checks on downtimes when the unit is taking a breather.

Replacing a furnace can be very costly but replacing a furnace prematurely can be devastating. As a homeowner having your furnace serviced can save you major money. Having a professional technician (like from furnace service London) perform these services can save you from replacing your furnace prematurely.

Servicing Your Furnace Can Save You Money

Replacing your furnace can cost up to $15,000, paying that money before its time is just a waste. To ensure that you are getting the full benefits of your investments make sure to have a professional technician perform your furnace service on your unit.

While performing furnace maintenance they will also check for any issues. Having a professional technician find issues and repair them before they get out of control can help you avoid after hour service call fees. An after hour service call fee is usually double the regular service call fee. Avoiding these fees can keep your money in your pocket where it belongs!

What Will Happen During a Service Visit

A qualified technician will come out twice a year to perform maintenance on your unit; usually in the summer and in the fall. They will check your furnace and perform maintenance on it to ensure it is running properly and continues to do so. During your maintenance check, they will do the following:

• Check the thermostat settings
• Check electrical connections
• Measure motor current
• Check and lubricate the blower motor
• Check and clean drain line
• Check Condenser coil
• Check all system controls
• Check circuits
• Check and clean air filter
• Check the flue pipe
• Check pilot burner
• Check the heat exchanger
• Check all burners
• Check gas valves
• Check gas pressures
• Check evaporator
• Locate any issues and repair as needed.

Having a professional technician perform these maintenance services will ensure that your unit is running efficiently. An efficiently running unit will also help you save money on your electric and gas bills. Now we all need that! I'm down for any kind of money savings!!

Find a Reputable Company to Work With

If you do not already have a furnace service company make sure to do your research and find a reputable one. Ask your friends, family, and coworkers for referrals. If you cannot get a personal referral the next best place to look is on the internet. Most reputable companies have websites on the internet that gives an outline of their services and prices.

They also usually have additional information such as bios of technicians and past customer experiences. Hiring a skilled and qualified service company will give you confidence that your unit is in proper running condition.

Also, do not be afraid to ask your technician questions. Heck, whip on out a list. A skilled technician should be very knowledgeable and will be able to give you advice on what temperature to keep your thermostat on to keep you and your family the most comfortable.

What is your thermostat set at?

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