We talk and write about best practices for doing routine maintenance on your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Your equipment, particularly your furnace, will have a longer lifespan if you perform routine maintenance on it. Maintenance performed on a regular basis will not only protect your investment and save you money, but it will also make sure that your machinery operates in a secure manner.
Furnaces that are not properly maintained are more likely to suffer from gas leaks and other potentially life-threatening complications, such as the creation of carbon monoxide. Because doing maintenance on your furnace is a smart idea for all of these reasons and more, has compiled these ten simple pointers for ensuring that your furnace remains in pristine condition.
Check to see that your thermostat is operating in the correct manner.
Does the temperature that you have your thermostat set to appear to correspond to the temperature of the house? In the event that your thermostat is not operating as it should, your heating system will not be able to perform as it should. The performance of a thermostat can be significantly impacted by factors such as dirt and poor calibration. Contact us and have a professional examine your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system to check for any potential problems. This will guarantee that the thermostat in your home is calibrated correctly.
Make sure the air filter is clean.
It is essential that you replace your air filters on a consistent basis. Filters for the air preserve the air quality in your home in optimal condition and help protect against the spread of airborne diseases and allergens. However, when dirt and dust accumulate on filters, not only will their ability to clean the air decrease, but your furnace will also have to work harder to push and draw air through the filters. This is because the filters are becoming increasingly clogged. This will result in increased energy expenses as well as less uniform air temperatures throughout your home. Because replacing air filters is a simple and low-cost process, there is really no justification for putting off this maintenance task.
Maintain vigilance over the control valve.
The majority of furnaces will include a control valve as a precautionary measure. In the event that you discover that your furnace is not producing heat, this should be one of the first places that you check. The control valve for a gas furnace will be situated on the supply line of the unit. Make sure that this valve is turned all the way to the “on” position and that there is no restriction preventing gas from entering your furnace. Your furnace cannot produce heat if it does not have anything to burn; it’s as simple as that.
Maintain your furnace by keeping it clean.
You clean your home, you clean your car, and you clean your dishes, but do you also include cleaning your furnace on the list of things “to clean”? If not, then it most likely ought to be. A dirty furnace will not create heat as effectively as a clean furnace, and the dirtier a furnace gets, the greater the risk that a part will become damaged.
It is important to remember to clean and maintain your furnace in order to reduce the amount of money you spend on both electricity and heating. If you are unsure which components need to be cleaned, you should begin by cleaning the blower, the motor, and the filter system. If you need more components cleaned, or if you don’t want to worry about keeping up to date with your furnace, contact us about an HVAC Maintenance Agreement. This will allow a technician to regularly visit your home and keep your furnace system running in tip-top shape throughout the entire year. If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to call us.
Make sure the tension belt is checked.
It’s possible that the noisy operation of your house furnace is due to the tension belt not being properly positioned. If the belt seems frayed or worn, you should get a new one and replace the old one.
Grease the moving parts.
Every season and whenever it’s necessary, a few drops of oil should be put to the heater’s combustion chamber. It is important not to over-lubricate.
You should clean the vents.
Vents need to have frequent checks performed on them for debris and clogs. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which could be lethal, could result from blocked ventilation in a building.
The End of the Spring Season
Gas furnaces have to be turned off when winter is over because they are no longer needed. To get the most out of your heating system now is the perfect time to give it a good cleaning and swap out the filter in the air intake.
If you start each season by following these guidelines, you will be able to keep your furnace running in an effective and reliable manner throughout the entire season.
