The Importance of Furnace Maintenance

January 24, 2017
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We’re sure you have things you’d prefer to spend your money on than unnecessary furnace repairs, which is why it’s so important to keep up with annual furnace maintenance. This is a chance for you to get ahead of problems before they start. We all know how the winters in Franklin & South Indy can get and you don’t want to be left without heat due to an unforeseen furnace breakdown. The team at Winters Heating and Cooling will keep your hard-working furnace operating smoothly this season. Regular furnace maintenance gives us time to identify existing problems that could grow into a furnace repair down the road.

See your furnace maintenance as you do getting the oil changed in your car. Your furnace is a mechanical system comprised of moving parts that need to be checked to ensure you’re not on your way to a breakdown this winter. The experts at Winters Heating and Cooling in Franklin & South Indy will review both your wiring and every moving part of your furnace to ensure your furnace is that your furnace is functioning as it should this season and many seasons to come.

Something you can do to keep your furnace operating efficiently throughout the year, and something we mention quite a bit – check your air filter. The troubles a dirty air filter can generate are endless, and the solution is clear – change your air filter. It’s such an easy thing to do and it is so important for the life and efficiency of your system. A dirty air filter can lead to a domino effect of issues within your system. A dirty filter reduces air flow which makes your furnace to work harder to keep up with your thermostat, which hinders your system’s efficiency and the extra wear and tear will decrease the life of your system. Your air filter also has an effect on your home’s indoor air quality as all the air inside your home goes through it. A dirty filter means dirty air.

The longer you wait to fix a problem, the more time it has to further damage your system. When it comes to your furnace it’s best to be proactive and address complications before they become a breakdown, along with a surprise bill. Now is the ideal time to schedule your furnace maintenance with Winters Heating and Cooling in Franklin & South Indy, give us a call at 317-406-5382.