The weather in my local area requires running the heater for more than half the year.
There are winters where we start up the furnace by the end of September and keep it operating until sometime in May.
The temperature is often below freezing and sometimes dips down to negative twenty. The cost of keeping a comfortable home is a big part of the budget. The furnace needs to operate efficiently and reliably. There is never a good time to deal with a malfunction. Any little issue with performance can result in higher running costs, air quality worries, a chilly living environment and even safety risks. If the furnace were to fail when we’re away from home or in the middle of the night, there is the potential for frozen water pipes and a huge disaster. There is also the possibility of paying extra for overtime repairs. To keep the heating system running at its best, I’ve enrolled into a professional maintenance plan with a local HVAC company. They send a NATE-certified technician to the house to service the furnace in the fall. The technician uses diagnostic software to test furnace operation. He inspects and cleans all components, makes necessary adjustments and addresses any worn or broken parts. This thorough tune-up fulfills the manufacturer’s warranty. If we are faced with a repair, the replacement parts should be covered. The maintenance plan also includes priority scheduling, no diagnostic fees and discounts on labor for repairs. By taking good care of the heating equipment, I can trust that it’s operating at peak efficiency and heating capacity. There are fewer problems and the system should last years longer.