Fall is just around the corner, and it’s a good time to schedule that annual service check of your furnace before the colder weather arrives. When the weather turns cold in southwest Ohio, you don’t want to be left in the cold trying to schedule a costly repair or replacement of your heating equipment. Having a professional inspect a number of items can give you the piece of mind you need to be able to rely on your HVAC system through the long winter.
Ductwork can develop gaps that release warm air into areas of your home that you don’t intend to heat, such as the basement or attic. It’s important to have your ductwork inspected to minimize the amount of gaps that exist and repair any that are found.
Periodic cleaning of your ducts can eliminate the debris that might travel into the part of your furnace that houses the heating components. Small particles can cause a lot of damage to the intricate workings of your unit. You can also greatly improve your indoor air quality by keeping your ducts clean.
Heating coils inside your furnace can accumulate a dust particle buildup that prevents it from heating the air efficiently. While you can still keep your home at the desired temperature, you will be running your furnace more often and this decreases the life span of your equipment. Coils should be cleaned and inspected yearly.
Wires, tubes, and pipes should all be checked thoroughly to address any concerns with their reliability and safety.
There are a series of drains or tubes that run around your HVAC system when you have an air conditioner or dehumidifier present. Moisture is intended to be removed from this space but sediment buildup can sometimes prevent this from occurring. Cleaning these drains and tubes can prevent a dangerous malfunction from occurring with your furnace.
Contact Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc.for more information on scheduling your annual service check before fall arrives. Preventive maintenance can save you a hassle this winter when you can’t risk dealing with unreliable heating equipment.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about service checks and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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