Why Is Fall the Best Time for Furnace Maintenance?
It happens every year, without fail. The first cold snap of the season strikes, and the calls pour into HVAC companies. Issues range from strange noises when the heater kicks on, weird smells, taking too long to heat, shutting on and off quickly, and many others. Worst of all is when the heater won’t work at all. When homeowners fire up their heater for the first time in several months without having it checked, problems often arise.
Luckily, most (if not all) of these issues can be prevented by scheduling furnace maintenance in the fall— before the first cold snap. It’s no fun to be waiting for an HVAC tech in a freezing cold house!
More Time at Home Means Your HVAC System Works Overtime
People tend to spend more time at home during the fall and winter months. This is normal and to be expected. However, with the Coronavirus outbreak, 2020 has seen people spending more time at home even during the spring and summer months. This puts a strain on any HVAC system, which only increases the need for maintenance checkups. While many homeowners may not have used the furnace much yet this year, it’s still part of the overall system and should be checked thoroughly before being used again.
Save Money With Regular Tune-Ups
Preventative maintenance is a definite money-saver when it comes to furnaces. Having a professional inspect the heating system is a great way to spot small repairs that need to be made. Just before the heater needs to be used regularly is a great time to do this.
A couple of essential things that HVAC techs look for during fall maintenance include:
- Safety Issues - It’s a rare occurrence, but some things can go wrong with a furnace that can endanger the home’s residents. One of them is carbon monoxide buildup. This can happen if there’s an airflow backup or an issue with the heat exchanger.
- Functionality - A fall furnace tune-up allows an HVAC tech to make sure the system is functioning properly. Techs run a diagnostic on the system as well as visually inspecting all essential components.
- General Maintenance - It’s easy to forget to change the filters and ensure the furnace is clean from dust, dirt, and obstructions. That’s where a maintenance tech can help. Fall tune-ups include general maintenance checks to ensure everything looks good.
Skipping Seasonal Maintenance Is Asking for Furnace Breakdown
When small issues are ignored or go unnoticed, they invariably turn into large, expensive problems. What started off as a no-big-deal repair eventually turns into a full-fledged heating emergency. This is why seasonal maintenance is so essential. When a furnace breaks down, it’s a hassle to get it fixed.
In some cases, the damage may be bad enough to warrant replacement when regular checkups could have extended the unit’s life for several more years. This is why fall is the best time for furnace tune-ups.
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