Experts report that heating and cooling equipment eat up the most energy in the average American home. Due to weather conditions in the Dayton area, the typical homeowner regularly uses furnace and air conditioning to ensure comfort all year long. Experts also agree that homeowners can save up to 50% of energy use through preventive maintenance (along with proper sizing and installation).
Preventive maintenance ensures that HVAC equipment operates at peak capacity. Yearly maintenance on the furnace system includes a thorough check of all parts of the furnace, such as the blower, condensation drain, valves and gas connections are also critical to efficiency. We will ensure that air filters allow adequate air flow into the furnace for effective operation. We will examine, replace or repair any parts that are not operating at peak capacity.
Other parts related to the furnace also impact the quality of the unit’s operation, such as insulation, mechanical ventilation, and combustion. For example, if a home has too much natural ventilation through cracks around windows, a 90% efficient furnace will not produce 90% energy use. It operates at decreased capacity and results in higher utility bills.
Comfort is at the forefront of homeowner’s minds during harsh weather conditions. Breakdown in heating equipment is less than ideal in mid-January. Conversely, during peak summer seasons of high temperatures and humidity, homeowners rely on air conditioning for indoor comfort.
Regular preventive maintenance affords homeowners the peace of mind that equipment will last a long time and function as expected. For example, if air filters are not changed regularly and dirt builds up, unit itself is contaminated. Buildup on coils causes the unit to function less efficiently, and, left unaddressed, leads to eventual breakdown.
A week without your furnace in the winter or air conditioning in the summer is a memory your family will never forget. Why not be proactive and schedule regular preventive maintenance for your HVAC equipment to promote efficiency and reliability.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about preventative maintenance and other HVAC topics, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
Ace Hardware Home Services services the Ohio’s Miami Valley. To get started, check out our website or request an appointment.
