When the leaves fall and the weather begins to cool down, now is the time to make sure your home is ready for winter. To best prepare for cold temperatures, you should ensure that your heating equipment is working properly so that you are not left in the cold. Annual servicing, like changing the oil in your car, is an important component of your furnace
The ideal time to get your heating system serviced is in the fall before it becomes cold. Fortunately, in New Jersey, the freezing temperatures don’t arrive until January, allowing you plenty of time to make an appointment with one of our HVAC professionals.
WHY SHOULD I GET MY FURNACE SERVICED?
If your furnace is not maintained, it may just stop working unexpectedly, leaving you and your family cold. It can also be a health risk since carbon monoxide leaks in the gas are difficult to detect owing to its colorlessness and lack of odor..
Carbon monoxide exposure can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, and even death. Carbon monoxide ingestion causes 500 fatalities each year, with over 15,000 persons being admitted for treatment.
Excessively high energy bills can also be caused by poor housekeeping on your heating system. It will operate less efficiently and, as a result, work harder to heat your home due to lack of maintenance.
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN ANNUAL FURNACE SERVICING?
Heating and cooling specialists will check your thermostat to ensure that it is set at the ideal temperature. They’ll also inspect all of the relevant parts, including:
- Inspecting condensation drain for obstructions
- Inspecting electrical connections and testing voltage on system components to prevent future component failures
- Lubricating any moving parts
- Checking your thermostat settings to make sure your unit is properly running
Following our HVAC contractors’ inspection of your heating system, we recommend a few things you can do to keep it operating well. The most essential thing is to change your air filter once every three months. A clogged air filter prevents airflow and allows pollutants to penetrate into your indoor air quality.
