If you are a homeowner in Dayton, OH, or the surrounding area, scheduling routine maintenance with [company_name] is one of the smartest things you can do for the continued health of your furnace. Many homeowners only think of calling in a technician once something is already going wrong with their system. However, by the time your furnace gets to this point, you could already be looking at a significant repair cost or have already incurred raised utility bills or lessened comfort in your home. By taking a preventative measure with routine maintenance, you can avoid things like costly repairs, heightened utility bills, and winter breakdowns.
Before we dive into what is involved in a routine maintenance appointment, let’s go over its benefits in greater detail.
Benefits of Routine Maintenance
Saving Money Through Efficiency
One of the biggest benefits of having routine maintenance performed on your heating system is the money that it can save you. Having your furnace regularly maintained keeps it working at its optimum efficiency. When it is not functioning optimally, it has to work harder to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. This translates to higher energy bills. The money that is saved on lower energy costs easily offsets the cost of keeping up with regular maintenance of your system.
Maintaining the Warranty
Another way that routine maintenance saves you money is by preserving the terms of the warranty on your furnace. The warranty on your furnace that is provided by the manufacturer provides you with a safeguard should problems arise with your system. However, this warranty is only valid if professional upkeep is done on the furnace. If you neglect to have maintenance performed on your system or if you attempt to handle it on your own, this voids the terms of the warranty. The result of this is that you will be financially on the hook for any repairs that come up for your furnace. Repairs that come up the from normal wear and tear of a healthy heating system are often fairly inexpensive. However, repairs that result from habitual neglect or due to a non-professional not having the proper training can be comparatively pricey. These kinds of costs that result from violating the terms of your warranty can be avoided through routine professional maintenance.
Minimizes Breakdowns
Speaking of repairs, having the need for one in the middle of winter is not only frustrating, but it can be a major health risk for you and your loved ones. This is especially true if you have a full breakdown so that your system is not at all operational until it is repaired by a technician.
Here are some of the ways that not having your heat working in the winter could affect the health of you and your family:
- Stress on the circulatory system
- Exacerbation of respiratory issues
- Chance of respiratory infection
- Difficulty sleeping
- Depression
No one should have to be cold and uncomfortable in their homes during the winter months. Having routine maintenance performed on your furnace minimizes the chance of you and the rest of your household being faced with this scenario.
Maximum Return on Investment
A furnace is a significant monetary investment for your home. When it is well-maintained, you get a longer lifespan for your system, providing you with the maximum return on that investment.
Special Perks
When you sign up for a routine maintenance plan, you unlock special perks with your furnace service provider. You receive exclusive pricing that is only available to customers with this type of plan. There is also a warranty with all repairs that are done during the length of the contract. Customers who have a maintenance plan also receive priority service. Along with all of this, there is the added bonus of not needing to remember to call to schedule your maintenance, as we will call you ourselves.
The Routine Maintenance Process
Routine maintenance on a furnace is a multi-step and thorough process. Your technician will go through a checklist of a variety of tasks to ensure that your heating system is working reliably, efficiently, and safely. They will check the vent systems to make sure there are no leaks or blockages. If there are, the blockages will be removed and the leaks will be fixed. The access door of the blower will be inspected to ensure that it is tightly sealed. The heat exchanger will be looked at to see if there is any damage to it that could cause a carbon monoxide leak. There will also be an inspection of the blower, the blower motor, and all related components.
All belts will be looked at for signs of any wear and tear, along with the air filters being checked for cleanliness. Tests will be done on the thermostat, safety controls, and the startup cycle. The wiring will be examined as well as all of the electrical connections. The burner will be looked at to check that it is igniting properly and that the sensor is in solid working order. Our technician will look at the flue for any possible obstructions as well as lubricate all of the parts of your heating system.
If you have a gas or oil furnace, additional steps will be taken during a routine maintenance visit. These include analyzing the combustion gases, examining the thermocouple, and checking the pilot or electric ignition. They will also test the manifold gas pressure to ensure that the correct fuel amount is getting to your burners.
Professional Recommendations
After the inspection and maintenance of your furnace, there are things you can do on your own to keep it running smoothly. While we do not recommend doing any major DIY work on your furnace, there are some minor maintenance steps you can take.
First off, you can protect the lubrication of the motor bearings in your blower by adding a drop of oil every now and again to the oil cup. You can also vacuum the blower’s unit from time to time. Cleaning or changing the furnace filters every two months during the months the furnace is being used is also a good idea. If you do not know how to do this, your technician can show you during the maintenance appointment. By keeping a thermometer next to the thermostat and comparing their readings from time to time, you can monitor if your thermostat is working accurately.
Your Dayton Furnace Maintenance Team
At [company_name], we believe that Dayton area homeowners should be able to count on their furnaces working properly when they are needed. That is why we make sure that the community knows that there is a local team of experts that they can count on. We have been providing furnace maintenance service to the area since 1949. All these years of experience have provided us with the knowledge and expertise our Dayton neighbors rely on for the health of their furnaces. That extends beyond just heating maintenance to a wealth of installation and repair services as well. We also make getting the help you need for complete comfort in your home easy by providing a full range of plumbing and indoor air quality services too. If you want to experience the best heating, cooling, and plumbing team in Dayton, give [company_name] a call today.