It is recommended that you have your furnace inspected and maintained in the fall. This helps to ensure the unit is ready to go during the winter months. However, many people ask themselves if they really need a home furnace checkup yearly. Here are some of the reasons why you should have it done.
Helps to Extend the Life of the Furnace
One of the reasons why it is so important to have a furnace inspected and maintained is because it helps to extend the life of the furnace. Think about a furnace like a car. Cars that are maintained last longer than cars that are not maintained and cared for. The same is true for furnaces. If the unit is not maintained properly, parts can begin to fail, and when they are not repaired or replaced, it causes other parts to wear and fail. During a checkup, your unit is inspected and cleaned, helping to extend its life.
Prevents Carbon Monoxide Leaks and Poisoning
If your unit is not properly cared for, carbon monoxide can escape from the furnace. This can cause you or your family to become sick. During a furnace checkup, the unit is inspected to ensure it properly works and that there are not any carbon monoxide leaks, helping to keep you and your family safe.
Removes Accumulated Rust and Dirt
During a furnace checkup, your unit is cleaned. This helps to remove any rust on the unit and dirt. If rust is on your unit, it can spread throughout the unit, and it can weaken metal parts. Removing rust quickly and timely is important, as it helps to prevent both of these things. Dirt can wear on your unit and cause it to be less energy efficient and make the heated air flowing into your home dirty.
Allows You to Replace Worn Out Parts Before They Break
As was mentioned, a furnace checkup helps to extend the life of your furnace. One of the reasons for this is because an inspection reveals worn out parts or parts that are nearing the end of their lifespan. This allows you the opportunity to replace these parts before they break or stop functioning. This can prevent unexpected heating outages while also extending the life of your furnace.
Helps to Increase System Efficiency
Lastly, an annual furnace checkup helps to increase the efficiency of your unit. When your unit is free of dirt and dust, and all of the parts are functioning as they should, your unit is as efficient as it can be. When it is dirty or broken, it can use more energy. Increasing the system efficiency ensures your unit heats your home properly while keeping your heating costs as low as possible.
It may not be cold yet, but before you know it, you will need to turn the furnace on in your home. Now is the perfect time to schedule a furnace inspection and checkup. Contact us at Guaranteed Services today to schedule your furnace inspection and help keep your furnace functional and efficient all winter long.
