How much do you know about heating and furnace systems repair and service? If you schedule an annual maintenance check, you likely know from experience that it is one of the most critical components to unit longevity. Here are a few tips we recommend to keep your unit in tip-top shape.
Why Does My Heating & Furnace System Routinely Need Repairs and Service?
Just like anything you own, from your home to your car, it requires maintenance and upkeep to prevent breakdowns from occurring. You’ll also get more shelf life out of your unit if you provide preventative care. As heating is both a crucial resource and an investment, you want units working well. You also will appreciate the tune-up to your furnace since it works overtime during the coldest winter months to keep your home and family warm.
Tip 1: Perform Annual Maintenance
Did you know that avoiding annual maintenance checks can invalidate an appliance’s warranty? Failure to receive a check-up will also create hazards that can cause unit disruption. Having our technicians come in and perform an inspection will allow us to identify potential problems and prevent a breakdown from occurring. You will also have peace of mind that your unit is clean, filters changed, and currently in top shape.
Tip 2: Look For Unit Inconsistencies
A homeowner is always the first line of defense against unit malfunctions as you know your furnace, the sounds it makes, and how the heat feels. You are the first to know when the heat is not working or an unusual sound is coming from the unit. You need only to call us to check it.
Tip 3: Change The Unit’s Filters Seasonally
When it comes to heating and furnace systems repair and service, we highly recommend changing your unit’s filters seasonally. Within the unit, dust and debris builds up and affect both the furnace’s internal components and the filters when the air continuously blows the dust in it. Dirty filters will reduce airflow and heat distribution over time. Eventually, a lack of maintenance will also cause the furnace’s parts to break.
Tip 4: Clean The Ventilation System & Ducts
Just as dirt and debris build up in the furnace, it also builds up in the ventilation system, it is important to clean them once a year. As it requires removing furnace parts, we highly recommend calling us at J Griffin Heating & Plumbing to perform this maintenance for you.
Tip 5: Purchase A Maintenance Plan To Protect Your Furnace
We recommend that customers purchase a furnace maintenance plan that covers the basics for homeowners to follow, including the following:
- Annual Maintenance & Upkeep
- Furnace Unit Cleaning
- Inspections & Testing
- Part Lubrication or Replacement
- Courtesy Contact To Schedule For Annual Maintenance
Of course, if you do not want to choose an annual maintenance plan, we also offer yearly check-ups that will deliver the same benefits. If you are unsure of which is better for your needs, you can call (781) 521-2188 or visit www.facebook.com/JGriffinHeatingandPlumbing/.
