You would never skip the tune up or maintenance on your car or truck, and you should never skip the regular tune up and maintenance on your furnace, either. Having a regular tune up on your furnace ensures that it’s running carbon monoxide free, is energy efficient, and is clean of dirt and allergens. In turn, this will help to prevent any unnecessary furnace repairs in the future. An average furnace maintenance appointment would typically include:
- Inspection of all working furnace parts (motor, blower wheel, fan belt)
- Check, change, and clean filter and compartment
- Open up and clean all components
- Test wiring
- Check and test thermostat
- Test furnace output for natural gas and carbon monoxide
- Run the furnace through an entire heating cycle to spot any weaknesses
Regular maintenance of your furnace will help you to catch problems early on, and will usually spare you the headache of a broken furnace and the hassle of furnace repair. If you do end up having a problem with your heat, such as a broken thermostat, a malfunctioning pilot light, or an absence of heat, Robert Love Heating and Air can be there right away to help you out.