Have your furnace checked regularly so that you don’t end up left in the cold. Heating experts recommend that your furnace needs to be inspected just ahead of the cold weather season. Poor furnace maintenance can cause far more problems than you might think. In addition to leaving you in a cold with an uncomfortable environment, poor maintenance also increases the likelihood of system leaks. This means that it will release carbon monoxide into the indoor air via the air supply system. This is a major health concern and one that you can easily avoid through routine furnace maintenance and inspections.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a gas that’s both colorless and odorless. Without a carbon monoxide alarm, there is no real way for you to know whether or not your household is inhaling hazardous fumes until it’s too late. CO poisoning can cause headaches, dizziness and severe nausea. Cases of carbon monoxide poisoning are reported at an alarming annual rate of 15,000 people per year. Some of these cases prove fatal. The good news is that this is something that you and your household can prevent by performing regular furnace maintenance.
Additional Reasons To Have Your Furnace Inspected
Insufficient furnace maintenance can result in a vast array of additional problems. It causes your heater to work much harder than it is meant to. This leads to greater energy consumption and greater gas needs. As such, you will invariably have higher home heating bills.
The cost of a typical furnace cleaning usually runs between $60 and $85. These services include a thorough cleaning of the heating system, a review of the safety controls, and an inspection to ensure that all aspects of this system are working at optimal levels. Your provider will also check to see that your thermostat is functioning properly. They will investigate the electrical connections and make sure that all moving parts are sufficiently lubricated. Technicians will charge fees for coming out to perform their inspections. It is important to find out whether or not the inspection fee can be deducted from the costs of any work that must be performed by the same company.
Your technician will also change your air filter. As a homeowner, you need to check your filter on a monthly basis. When it is dirty, be sure to change it out for a new one. This ensures that airflow is not restricted. It limits exposure to harmful environmental contaminates. Another excellent tip is to have a programmable thermostat installed. This will reduce your energy bills by as much as 10 to 30 percent. Having routine maintenance will reinforce your furnace warranty. If yours is a pack up furnace, the manufacturer will request copies of your maintenance records and if you lack this, your warranty could be voided.
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Conclusion
A furnace inspection and tune-up makes a huge difference. It will make your system more energy efficient and therefore, it will reduce your home heating costs. Furthermore, it will keep your family safe from potential carbon monoxide leaks. It also prevents small issues from developing into bigger ones. The bigger the issue, the more that is costs to repair. Therefore, it saves on potential costly repair costs.
When you need to have your furnace inspected, tuned up, or repaired, be sure to contact Skylands Energy. We specialize in heating systems, including servicing furnaces. We are known for having the most professional, experienced, and courteous staff . Our work is guaranteed which means you can always count on us to do the job well. Let us help you keep warm this winter by calling us and speaking with a live representative 24/7.
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