Most of the year, you may not think about your furnace all that often. It’s only when it gets cold and you rely on your furnace to provide heat that you really think about it, feeling grateful that you don’t need to endure the cold winters without it. Imagine if you needed it and it didn’t work!
If you have a regular furnace maintenance plan, that’s not something you will need to worry about. What makes a furnace maintenance plan worth it? How do you find the best one for your home? We’ll explore answers to those questions in this blog.
Is Annual Furnace Maintenance Worth It?
The short answer is “yes”.
Furnace maintenance, which you should be carrying out on an annual basis, helps to extend the lifespan of your furnace. You won’t need to replace it or its components quite as often, which means cost savings for you.
Regular maintenance will also help identify potential problems due to wear and tear. If you don’t keep up with your regular maintenance schedule, you won’t notice when your furnace starts to wear out. You’ll only notice when you don’t get any heat from it on the first cold day of the season. That day will be a chilling reminder of the importance of furnace maintenance.
How Do I Know if My Furnace Needs Cleaning?
Like everything else in your home, your furnace does require cleaning from time to time. There are a few signs that you should clean your furnace, such as:
1. Difficulty With the Temperature – Your furnace’s job is to heat your home, so if you’re not getting the same comforting warmth that you’re used to it can be frustrating. If you’re having trouble with getting consistent heat, that may mean you have dirt and dust built up in your furnace.
2. Odd Odours – If you’ve noticed mystery smells around your house, you may want to clean your furnace. Those smells may be coming from there. While smells of dust are normal, smells of rubber, smoke, or oil mean it’s time for a furnace cleaning.
3. Strange Noises – Weird noises emanating from your house are your worst nightmare! In the case of your furnace, though, it may just mean a cleaning is needed. Clogged filters, dirty burners, or a restricted fuel supply can cause these noises.
4. Reduced Indoor Air Quality - Dirt, dust, or mould in your furnace or ducts will get into your air. You might feel like you need to dust more often, or you may notice a musty smell in the air. Perhaps you’ll even have allergy symptoms during the winter.
How Do I Find the Best Furnace Maintenance Plan?
How do you choose the best maintenance plan for your furnace? Here are a few considerations:
· How often will the technician drop by
· Compare what parts and repairs are covered
· Are there any additional benefits?
· Does the provider have good reviews from customers?
Furnace Maintenance from Aire One Heating & Cooling
Aire One Heating & Cooling can provide the furnace maintenance you’re looking for. If you have any inquiries about what we offer or you would like to request a quote, please contact us today.