Regular preventive maintenance is the best way to keep your HVAC system in prime operating condition and ready for the winter heating season. Preventive maintenance, performed at least annually, keeps system components clean and up to date, helps your HVAC unit operate safely and more efficiently, and lets technicians find and fix small problems before they become major breakdowns.
Preventive maintenance will also pay off in improved seasonal comfort. For example, a thoroughly tuned-up heating system will provide:
Better and more effective heating and cooling – A well-maintained furnace or heat pump will do a better job of heating or cooling your house. Heated air will be delivered consistently, reducing the possibility of areas that are too hot or too cold – or not hot or cold enough. Your heating system will use fuel more efficiently, improving the quality and amount of heat available for use in your home.
Improved air quality – Preventive maintenance includes thorough cleaning. A clean system with fresh filters doesn’t contain accumulated dust and other contaminants that can be blown back inside your house. Clean filters also capture and hold more particles and contaminants as they travel through the system.
During the furnace maintenance session, your HVAC technician may perform tasks such as:
- Clean or change filters
- Lubricate motors, fans and other moving parts
- Check and tighten fan belt
- Clean accumulated soot from the combustion chamber
- Clean and adjust burners and test burner efficiency
- Inspect heat exchanger for cracks or damage
- Clean floor, wall and ceiling vents
- Check start and run delays
- Test thermocouple
- Adjust and calibrate thermostat
- Tighten loose components and electrical connections
- Inspect and repair safety controls
- Test and clean blowers
- Check fuel lines (for oil or gas furnaces) or electrical power supply (for electric furnaces)
- Inspect the flue pipe and ductwork
- Inspect and test vents
Ensure carbon monoxide is safely and effectively vented out of your house
Since 1976, Comfort Services has provided residential and commercial heating and air conditioning services to customers in South Carolina's Midlands. Contact us today for information on heating system maintenance or to schedule an inspection or maintenance call.
