If you aren’t having your HVAC system cleaned and serviced before the beginning of the winter season, it might be costing your family money
A winter tune up is a perfect way to get your heating system ready for the fall temperatures. Whether you have a heat pump or a furnace, a winter service appointment can help your heating machine. My family and I have an older furnace and sometimes it requires cleaning and service. We find that the machine runs better and more efficiently when we take time to clean it before the harsh winter weather. We always call a heating company in the area to tune up the furnace before the weather gets cold. During the furnace tune-up, the heating company technician performs a variety of services. They inspect the heat exchanger and check for cracks. They test the pilot and the ignition system. They check the gas lines and test and verify all of the controls including the thermostat. They clean the interior and exterior of the furnace, check the burners, and they change the air filter. They also calibrate the wall thermostat and make sure the carbon monoxide detector is working properly. The heating company charges a small fee for this winter tune-up, but it really helps the machine work better when the temperatures are extremely cold. If you aren’t having your HVAC system cleaned and serviced before the beginning of the winter season, it might be costing your family money. The average homeowner will save 23% on their monthly electric bill if they have routine checkups performed on the HVAC components at regular intervals throughout the year. 23% is a huge amount of savings when you consider the national average for a tune-up appointment is less than $100.