Have you skipped those annual furnace inspections because you give it your own quick check? Are you a committed DIYer when it comes to household repairs?
It’s great to keep an eye on your home and appliances, and being your own handyman is something to be proud of. But some jobs are best left to professionals, and furnace tune-ups and repairs are among them.
Furnace manufacturers often recommend annual inspections and will include language in their warranties that proper maintenance is required if a warranty is to be honored. Similarly, manufacturers usually will not honor a warranty if repairs are performed by anyone other than a certified professional.
Scheduling an annual check-up for your heating system protects your warranty by ensuring regular maintenance is performed on your furnace and that repairs are done by a professional in a timely fashion. Your check-up typically includes checking and lubricating moving parts, repairing and replacing worn belts, ducts and wiring, checking the operation of the blower, and testing the heat exchanger for carbon monoxide leaks.
Your professional furnace technician also will check and replace your filter, clean dirt or debris that has collected around the unit, and check and adjust your thermostat. He can then advise you as to how often you should perform these simple maintenance steps to keep your home heated as efficiently and safely as possible.
For quality furnace service and inspections, contact Falls Heating and Cooling, or click here for details about annual inspections, simple maintenance you should perform, and how you can protect your furnace warranty.