Your furnace should be something you can count on, especially during the winter season. However, the unfortunate fact is that many homeowners neglect their heating systems, leading to costly repairs or even complete breakdowns during the year’s coldest months.
In this post, we’ll go over three simple tips to ensure that your heating system keeps your home cozy and comfortable in the cold. We’ll discuss the importance of preventative maintenance and some quick and easy DIY checks you can perform to ensure everything is running smoothly. Keep reading to learn more!
- Schedule a preventative maintenance check-up.
Just like a car, your furnace needs regular servicing to function at its highest efficiency. Conducting regular maintenance on your furnace has countless benefits, including:
- Increasing energy efficiency, which can help lower your heating bills.
- Prolonging the lifespan of your furnace by catching minor issues early.
- Ensuring your furnace is functioning well and provides consistent warmth throughout your house.
If you recently installed a newer furnace, you might not be used to scheduling regular maintenance appointments. While older furnaces may need less overall maintenance than newer models, it is important to remember that your brand-new unit is significantly more energy efficient than its older counterpart. It needs servicing to keep operating at ideal efficiency.
Have questions about the difference between maintenance on older and newer furnaces? Contact the DirectBuy team for more information.
- Change your furnace filters.
Regularly changing your furnace filter is the number one way to ensure your unit operates at its best. Dirty filters are generally the cause of most HVAC problems.
Just like regular maintenance, regularly changing your filters can increase efficiency, improve air quality, and extend the life of your unit. HVAC professionals recommend inspecting your furnace filter every 30 to 60 days. If you suspect that it is time to change your furnace filter, contact DirectBuy Furnace.
- Check on your furnace regularly.
While you should always trust a professional to take care of your furnace, you can still do a couple of things to ensure your furnace is in good working order. HVAC professionals suggest the following:
- Adjust your heat and ensure that your furnace and fan respond normally.
- With a gas furnace, check your pilot light. You should see a steady blue flame.
- Listen for any unusual sounds. While faint humming and pinging are normal, contact a professional if you hear anything unusual.
- Place your hand over the vents in your house and ensure you feel airflow.
If you notice anything out of the ordinary, such as yellow or orange flickering flames in your burner, contact a certified HVAC service provider like DirectBuy Furnace. These specialists have the training and certification necessary to fix your heating system quickly.
Choose DirectBuy Furnace for All Your HVAC Needs
At DirectBuy, we are committed to delivering high-quality service to all our customers. With a team of highly skilled technicians, we are ready to provide superior furnace maintenance and repair services, complete with the latest tools and techniques. Whether you want to schedule a routine maintenance appointment or are looking to replace your unit, you can count on us for professionalism, punctuality, and meticulous attention to detail.
Ready to take care of your furnace? Schedule your maintenance appointment today!