Don’t Neglect Home Heating System Maintenance!
Conscientious homeowners often conduct routine monitoring and maintenance to keep a house in good working order. They clean their gutters, test their smoke detector batteries, and watch for leaking pipes. These tasks are all quite important, but there is at least one more thing homeowners should do.
Unfortunately, many homeowners forget they must arrange for yearly heating system maintenance. It is a shame that so many fail to do so, as proper heater maintenance provides several benefits for the entire home. Read on to learn more about home heater maintenance, its benefits, and how often it is needed.
The Benefits of Regular Heating System Maintenance
Regular heater maintenance provides several tangible benefits for the heating unit and the residents living in the home.
First, regular heating system maintenance helps to keep the heater operating properly, ensuring comfortable temperatures throughout the home. It also ensures proper energy efficiency, keeping a home’s gas bills low.
Routine heater maintenance also helps keep the air quality in a home high, and it can help prevent the possibility of malfunctions, mold growth, and the potential for fires. Finally, many heating unit warranties require maintaining the unit regularly, or the warranty is voided.
What Steps Are Involved with Heater Maintenance?
The specific steps involved in heating maintenance can vary based on various factors, such as the furnace model or the home's geographic location. However, heater maintenance usually involves a few key steps in a service call.
First, the technician will replace the air filter and clean the system to eliminate any built-up dust, hair, or debris. The technician will then address any existing problems, such as a malfunctioning blower motor.
The technician will also inspect the heating system’s components and lubricate all the moving parts. The technician may also need to tighten electrical connections and test the thermostat and other key parts.
Even after having a heating system professionally maintained, homeowners should still regularly replace the unit’s air filter.
How Often Is It Necessary to Schedule Heater Maintenance?
Implementing a regular heating maintenance schedule is important to enjoy all the benefits discussed above, catch problems early, and prevent as many issues as possible.
Generally speaking, heaters should be maintained at least once yearly. Problems such as burning odors or odd noises can be easily noticed. However, in some cases, it may be wise to inspect a home’s heater more frequently, such as in homes with aging furnaces or heat pumps.
Also, remember the importance of regular air filter replacement. Ideally, homeowners should replace the furnace filter at least once every three months. However, homes with indoor pets and unusually dusty conditions may require more frequent air filter replacement.
About City Plumbing
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