As we are sitting firmly in fall and winter fast approaching, most homeowners are preparing their homes for winter. Fortunately, Las Vegas does not have to endure hard winters like other parts of the country, we still rely on our heating system to stay warm and comfortable through those bitter cold months. Fall is the best time to schedule your furnace tune-up service, just before we have to depend on them to get through the days, and especially nights. As a preventative tool, tune-ups can help reduce the likelihood of breakdowns when you need it most. Today, we at ATW Mechanical would like to discuss furnace tune-ups and their importance.
Is a Furnace Tune Up Really Necessary?
Keeping the furnace or heating system in good shape involves maintaining safe, efficient, and healthy system. Particularly during consistent periods of use while the weather is at its coldest without a furnace tune-up every year, an older HVAC system will be much more likely to lose efficiency quickly and runs a higher risk of failure. When you invest in furnace tune-ups by professional HVAC technicians protect the remaining lifespan of your heating system, you do not have to have any concerns relating to high heating costs, pending breakdowns, or heating system replacement in the near future.
Increase the Efficiency of Furnace
Especially your furnace or heat pump has been performing well over the past few years, many homeowners do not feel it is really necessary to schedule a heating tune-up before winter. Heating systems incur normal wear and tear throughout their use during the season. This leads to a gradual decrease in furnace efficiency, and subsequently, spikes in operating costs. To ensure your energy bills remain consistently as low as possible, furnace is dependable, and efficient, scheduling a furnace tune-up each year to check and clean your system is essential. Correcting any efficiency losses associated with yearly use to restore your heating system to like-new condition and top-level performance with reverses the effects of wear and tear comes from routine tune-ups.
What Should Be Included in a Furnace Tune Up?
– Inspection. The gas pressure, heat exchanger, and flame operation are all visually inspected.
– Air Filter Care. The cleanliness of your air filter impacts both the energy efficiency of your furnace and your indoor air quality. Typically, to maintain a smoothly running furnace is regular cleaning or replacement of the filters is vital.
– Assessment. To ensure they are proper functioning, the igniter or pilot light are critically evaluated.
– Duct Connections & Air Flow. With a performance check, experts can be certain air is flowing properly through your system and throughout the house is done.
– Safety and Efficiency Performance. The more efficient your furnace, the less energy you’ll waste and the more money you’ll save on utility bills. Carbon monoxide leaks that can be dangerous to your family as well are looked for.
– Blower Compartment. Airborne dirt and dust, among other particulates and contaminates are continuously being drawn in by the HVAC system. A a dirty blower wheel works less efficiently, and another contributor to higher energy costs.
– Inspection and adjustment Wiring. Through tightening wires and checking connections, you can potentially prevent malfunctions and the need for costly repairs.
– Adjusting the Burner. Clean and adjust the furnace’s burners, to maximize furnace efficiency.
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Call the professionals of ATW Mechanical and let us assist you to schedule your furnace tune-up service in the Las Vegas, NV Valley.