Homeowners need to be prepared for the long and cold Saskatchewan winter season. Furnace tune ups are recommended annually, preferably in the fall, to ensure a safe and warm home while temperatures drop. A thorough examination will ensure your furnace is in good running condition for the cold months.
Here are 3 reasons why you should get your furnace serviced.
A furnace tune up can ensure safe operation throughout the winter
Furnaces operate by burning propane or natural gas which heats the heat exchanger and finally the air in the house. If any of the components are not working properly, there is the risk of a potential carbon monoxide leakage. This gas is colourless and odorless and poses a serious threat to health if it goes unchecked. A furnace tune up will give your household a peace of mind that your heating equipment will run safely and efficiently throughout the winter.
A furnace tune up can save money by avoiding emergency fees
When temperatures plummet and furnaces are running to capacity, the likelihood of faulty furnace components failing increases significantly. The worst thing that can happen to a homeowner is to have a furnace failure on a Sunday night in the middle of a -30° cold snap. In such cases, calling an HVAC technician or furnace expert can cost double the regular rate. Having a preventative service or furnace tune up done before the cold weather sets in, can save you the stress and hassle of paying extra money for an emergency call.
A furnace tune up can extend the life of your heating equipment
From the owners side, furnace maintenance basically comes down to making sure that the furnace filter is clean and that your heating equipment is professionally serviced yearly. Every household could have different furnace filter sizes that should be changed at different intervals. While most common 1” filters should be changed every month and 4 or 5” furnace filters can last over 3 months, there isn’t a set rule. It depends on a variety of reasons such as the presence of pets in the house, number of people living there or even whether or not the ducts were cleaned recently. The main purpose of a furnace filter is to protect the appliance and specifically the secondary heat exchanger and A/C coil that is usually installed in the duct from plugging up. Buildups of dust results in restrictions to airflow and that can cause a variety of problems including a cracked heat exchanger.
Book your furnace tune up and enjoy the winter in the warm atmosphere of your home!