When was the last time you had your heating system checked? Winter is right around the corner, so before the coldest temperatures hit, now’s the best time to have a check-up. Here are five heating & furnace systems repair and service tips that will help you prepare for the upcoming winter weather. We’ll also tell you how to contact us should you need to contact us for our emergency services.
- Heating & Furnace Systems Repair and Service Tips For Winter Weather
- Test The Furnace
Heating is often the farthest thing from our customers’ minds until they need it. We get it. Life happens. We are consumers, too, so we understand how easy it is to put things on the back shelf until we think of it. When it comes to keeping your family warm, it isn’t something we recommend putting off until the last minute (although we offer emergency services just in case).
If you are new to the area, just bought a home, or haven’t used your heat in a while, you should test your furnace to anticipate any heating & furnace systems repair and service issues you need to correct before the unit can be used. We will gladly come out on to test your heating and furnace system for you so that we can at a minimum change the filters and clean the furnace.
- Replace The Filters
Replacing the filters seems like a minor issue, but it can play a major role in the health of your heating system. Dirt and debris are common issues that cause part breakdowns. If you haven’t replaced your furnace filters yet, now is the time you want to do it so that you guarantee your family is breathing fresh, clean air throughout the home. It’s a simple fix for our technicians.
- Clean Out The Vents
Dirt buildup quickly accumulates and harms the functioning of your unit as well as air quality. You would be surprised at how much dirt we remove from heating systems. If you have yet to clean your vents before the winter, it is the most optimal time to do it. Dust particles are everywhere, from running through your heating system to the rooms in which your family lives.
- Clear Debris From The Ductways
Just as dirt particles and debris disrupt vents, they also build up in the ducts. Clearing them is important before you use your heating system as it can lead to recurrent furnace breakdowns. Clean ducts will help your heating system run more efficiently and require less energy to heat your home. This task can easily be completed when also cleaning the vents in your home.
- Perform Safety Checks
Safety checks should also be at the top of your to-do list. It will help you get prepared for the upcoming seasonal weather and ensure everything is working as it should. When this task is performed by professionals, you will also know that your unit is running in tip-top shape. We’ll also check the parts to ensure they are not malfunctioning from normal wear-and-tear.
These five safety tips are recommended for furnace efficiency and household safety. If you would like for our heating technicians to take care of these tasks for you, just give our customer care team a call at (781) 521-2188 or reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JGriffinHeatingandPlumbing/ where we’ll schedule a heating & furnace systems repair and service checkup.