The most important item on your To-Do List before cold winter weather sets in is to schedule your furnace check-up. Not only does the EPA recommend annual inspections to be sure your heating system is running efficiently, a check-up is your best way to avoid an unexpected breakdown, which can cost you more in service fees and repairs and leave your family in the cold.
Most heating and cooling companies offer inspections prior to season changes to clean and tune-up heating and cooling systems. Your late summer to fall check-up of your heating system usually includes lubricating moving parts, changing filters, inspecting belts, connections, wiring and ductwork, testing for carbon monoxide, and checking the heat exchanger for cracks.
While these inspections cannot guarantee you will make it through the winter without a problem, they go a long way in keeping your heating system running efficiently, and reduce the instances of unexpected repairs. Homeowners who have their furnaces inspected annually have confidence that their heating systems are running safely, generally report fewer emergencies during cold weather and typically need fewer repairs for the life of their furnace.
Clayton Heating & Air Conditioning offers service plans throughout Youngstown and Northeast Ohio for homeowners needing furnace inspections. Call today or click here for details on how Clayton professionals can help save you money on furnace repairs and keep your family warm through the winter.