7 Reasons You Need an Annual Furnace Tune-Up

Maintaining your home´s heating system will lower your energy bill and help you prevent unforeseen expenses. 

Although most people know they should, only a few homeowners get around to performing annual maintenance on their home's heating system.

If you have been putting off getting your home heating system tuned up, you should know that doing so can significantly impact your energy expenses and the longevity of your system. For regular home maintenance, you should check your furnace once a year for the reasons below.

1.  Reduce Energy Bills

A well-tuned heater will perform better and consume less power. Some research shows that keeping your heating system in good shape could cut your costs by as much as 30%. Making easy maintenance changes, like keeping up with filter replacements, can significantly impact your bottom line.

2. Maintain the Manufacturer’s Warranty

There is typically a 10-year guarantee available for high-quality furnaces. Maintaining your furnace properly might extend its life by as much as 20 years. They want proof that you have maintained the vehicle to cash in on the warranty, so keep all your service receipts. You must keep records proving that you've been performing regular annual maintenance to get the desired results.

3. Ensure Proper Air Flow

During your annual furnace tune-up, the technician should check that your heating system is getting enough air. The additional wear and tear on your furnace, which in turn increases the need for maintenance and shortens its lifespan, as well as your energy bills, is directly attributable to restricted or limited airflow.

4. Keeps You Safe

When fuel is burned within a furnace, heat is generated. Accuracy in the combustion process is critical for reliability and public safety. It just takes a little crack in the system for gas to leak or carbon monoxide to build up to hazardous levels. Your family's well-being and safety are too important to risk.

5. Reduce Unexpected Repair Costs

A competent technician can evaluate your heating system for signs of wear and discover significant problems before they happen during a tune-up, similar to an oil change for your automobile. That way, you won't have to pay for any unexpected furnace or heat pump repairs, and you won't have to shiver through a chilly night without heat.

6. Improves Energy Efficiency

A poorly maintained furnace will have to work harder to keep your home warm and cozy in the winter. When it gets cooler, this could cause your monthly utility bills to go up by a lot.

Maintaining a regular maintenance schedule will maintain your system in good working order. This makes it less hassle for your home's heating system to get the most out of its fuel. Better still, it will be able to run less frequently, reducing monthly operating costs.

7. Keeps Your Air Clean

The amount of dirt and debris your furnace's air filter can keep out is limited. Dirty furnaces can release particles into your home. Airborne pollutants and allergies increase in concentration as filth levels rise. It is recommended that you have your HVAC system serviced annually by a qualified technician. Having a higher quality of air inside your home during the colder months is possible with this method.

Wrap up

Make sure to schedule a furnace tune-up with your HVAC contractor if you can't recall the last time you did so. Schedule a meeting as soon as feasible. The faster you act, the easier it will be to stop small problems from getting worse and costing more. Contact our team today if you're ready to arrange a tune-up. We'll assist you in keeping your furnace in good working order for many years.