Our furnaces are often undervalued in our homes and businesses. During normal operation, most Americans pay little attention to their heaters, but a sudden collapse on a chilly winter night can be terrible for our comfort and health.
Avoid being unprepared. By having a furnace service before the onset of severe winter weather, you will not only assure the comfort of your family, but you will also catch any problems with your furnace before they progress to costly repairs or possibly a new furnace installation.

5 Benefits Of Regular Furnace Service For Homeowners

Here are the benefits of having your heating systems repaired before winter and how doing so can result in long-term cost savings.

Convenient Scheduling

Most people do not consider heater repair and maintenance until the peak of the cold season. Consequently, HVAC contractors are typically extremely busy throughout the winter. This results in lengthier wait times and less convenient scheduling for households who have not yet scheduled furnace service.
By taking care of your furnace maintenance before winter, you can avoid excessive wait times and schedule your service at a convenient time. Most significantly, there is no chance that your heating system will fail when you need it the most.

Prevents Unpleasant Surprises

How old is your home’s furnace? The majority of Colorado Springs homeowners do not know the answer to this question. Oftentimes, individuals are unaware that their heating system has reached its end of life until it is too late.
If your furnace needs to be replaced, receiving the news in early fall while the weather is still warm is preferable. This will allow you adequate time to schedule the installation of your heating system and replace your furnace so that your new system is ready for winter.

Keeps Warranties Valid

Many manufacturers of furnace installations need annual service on their products in order to preserve warranties. By not scheduling your yearly tune-up on time, you risk losing warranty coverage, which can result in much higher repair or replacement costs in the future.

Long-Term Savings

Furnaces that are not consistently cleaned and serviced tend to perform less efficiently. Worn or faulty components might also cause the furnace to consume more fuel to provide the same (or even less) heat. By addressing these concerns in the fall, you will keep your winter heating costs as low as possible while prolonging the lifespan of your furnace.

Boosts Safety

A furnace that has not been properly maintained or is malfunctioning might emit a high concentration of the toxic gas carbon monoxide. Moreover, leaks and cracks in and around a furnace’s fuel components offer a major fire hazard.
By having a skilled technician evaluate every component of your heating system before you turn it on for the first time this fall, you will not only save money in the future but also guarantee the safety of your family.

Warranty Requirements

The recommendation for the furnaces and A/Cs to be maintained is once a year. You have components between airflows that debris can go through and gas and flames that may go through your heat exchanges on furnaces as well. So from a manufacturer’s perspective, if they give you a warranty, they want to ensure that you’re getting that unit maintained and serviced.
So if something fails, it’s not at the fault of not having your unit well-cleaned, and the components replaced and maintained. It just comes down to their parts actually malfunctioning. That said, manufacturers require routine maintenance or furnace service on your units to keep your warranty current and available.

What Happens When A Furnace Is Not Maintained Properly

Lack of attention to your furnace damages your wallet and your health. Below are the risks associated with failing to maintain your furnace:

Carbon monoxide poisoning
Increased energy bills
Poor indoor air quality
Frozen and burst pipes
Costly repairs

Types Of Furnaces With Their Maintenance Schedules

The first step in furnace service in Colorado Springs is determining what model is installed in your home, but even so, the experts’ advice to have it serviced at least once a year. Here are the four main types and their maintenance schedules:

Oil furnace – at least once a year
Natural gas furnace – at least once a year, but preferably in both the spring and the fall
Boiler furnace – at least once a year
Propane furnace – twice a year, preferably in the fall and spring

How To Service A Furnace For Winter?

Here’s how to service a furnace to have it ready for the winter days: first, on the blower, you have to make sure that you clean any visible debris. Sometimes that entails pulling out the blower, cleaning it thoroughly, and then putting it back in so you know there’s no buildup.
Next, make sure that your heat exchangers are cleaned. Check and inspect that you don’t have any cracks in your heat exchanger that can be causing your furnace not to work properly.
Your flame sensor is recommended to be changed every one to two years. Sometimes you can get away with just cleaning it, and it has a lifespan of about up to two years if it’s well maintained — or longer. You want to ensure that your gas igniters are also working properly.
Lastly, your inducer motor needs to be checked as well. Make sure that all oils and gasses are all balanced. That way, you know that your furnace will work smoothly.

Basic DIY Maintenance And When To Call A Professional

A basic routine maintenance that a customer like you can do is change out your filters and ensure that the airflow and vents are clean. Still, you don’t have access to debris going into your furnace, unlike when you call a professional. The Colorado Springs heating experts will be able to dig deeper into the components and ensure that everything is reached and thoroughly cleaned.

How Long Does A Service Appointment Take?

A furnace service can take 45 minutes to an hour and a half. It depends on how thorough the professionals are in cleaning your furnace and what other problems will come up as they diagnose and open up the inside of those furnaces.

Precision Tune-Up For Winter Service By Smith Pink Trucks

If you think your furnace already needs to be serviced or maintained, feel free to call us for your heating needs.
The Smith Pink Trucks Precision Tune-Up runs at $129, which varies through our season and pre-seasonal promotions. They can come down all the way to about $59 depending on seasonal promos.
Schedule an appointment with us, or you may also check our website to see other services we offer that you may benefit from.
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