{"id":2090,"date":"2024-10-21T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=2090"},"modified":"2024-10-23T11:22:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T15:22:17","slug":"its-time-for-fall-furnace-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/its-time-for-fall-furnace-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Time for Fall Furnace Maintenance!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Its-Time-for-Fall-Furnace-Maintenance.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Its-Time-for-Fall-Furnace-Maintenance-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"fall-decor-and-pumpkins-on-wooden-tabletop\" class=\"wp-image-2091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Its-Time-for-Fall-Furnace-Maintenance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Its-Time-for-Fall-Furnace-Maintenance-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Its-Time-for-Fall-Furnace-Maintenance.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What an absolutely stunning time of year it is! The breezes are cool, the leaves are colorful, the pumpkins are everywhere\u2026 and it\u2019s time to get ready for winter. That\u2019s right, don\u2019t relax and enjoy the season just yet. You\u2019ve got some important things to do! And what\u2019s at the top of your fall to-do list? Schedule <a href=\"\/heating\/maintenance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">furnace maintenance<\/a>! It\u2019s essential for so many reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>For Your Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a qualified HVAC technician performs heating system maintenance, their most critical priority is safety. Without maintenance, electric furnaces can cause electric shock and fires. Gas furnaces can cause gas leaks and carbon monoxide exposure. Your technician has the highest regard for your well-being, and they have the tools and expertise to ensure that your furnace won\u2019t be a safety hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many components, gas or electric, that need to be inspected and tested. Is the heat exchanger cracked? Is the blower fan drawing the correct amperage of power? But your furnace also has safety systems that will protect you if they\u2019re working correctly, so your technician will check those, too. This includes the limit switch, which shuts the system down in case of overheating, and the flame sensor, which makes sure gas won\u2019t be released if there\u2019s no flame to burn it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>For Your Bank Balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A heating system in poor repair will end up working harder than it should. Friction, wear and tear, lack of lubrication, poor airflow from being clogged with dust\u2014all these things lead to a furnace that has to run more of the time to generate the same amount of heat. That means more energy use, and <em>that<\/em> means increased utility bills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>For Your Comfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The same things that lead to the system working harder and using more energy also lead to other problems. It might be that the temperature is inconsistent, or just never quite warm enough. It might be that the heat is uneven, with hot and cold pockets. Paying more and getting less comfort for that money? No thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>For Your Furnace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an amazing statistic: 85% of the repairs you\u2019d likely require for your furnace can be entirely prevented. It\u2019s true! All you have to do is get maintenance done every year by someone with the proper licensing and certification, and you won\u2019t just have efficient, effective, and safe heat&#8211;but you\u2019ll also have much less worry about sudden breakdowns or repair needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s not just the repairs where your furnace will benefit. It\u2019s in the system\u2019s overall lifespan as well. Here\u2019s another fact for you: estimates of heating system life expectancy are based on systems getting annual maintenance. If they only get maintenance some of the time, they won\u2019t run for as many years. If they never receive maintenance, they\u2019ll likely only run for half as long as they should!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t settle for an inefficient furnace performing poorly, needing frequent repairs, and creating safety hazards. Schedule <a href=\"\/service-areas\/covington-la-air-conditioning-heating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">furnace maintenance in Covington, LA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>When you need it done right, contact Professional Heating &amp; Air.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve got some important things to do! 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