Here in Florida, it’s easy to put a lot of focus on all the time we need to use our air conditioning and to spend less time thinking about our heating systems. They’ll be fine, right? They don’t get anywhere near as much use as the heating systems of our neighbors in the far northern states. But do we still need heating maintenance?
When a year has passed since the last time you had your heater serviced, you need to schedule that service. Even in Florida, your heating system still needs maintenance for several very good reasons. Check them out.
To Improve Efficiency
Between a year’s worth of dust and the lubricant having long since worn away, your heating system won’t be as efficient as it was a year ago. In fact, heating system efficiency drops by about 5% every year. But maintenance involves cleaning and lubricating all the components, so it will bring that efficiency right back up.
To Maximize Performance
Dust clogs prevent good airflow. Lack of lubrication, misaligned parts, and wear and tear force the system to work harder than it should. It’s very easy to end up with a heating system that doesn’t quite satisfy. Cold spots, uneven temperature, and unpleasant chills can result. But maintenance can sort that all out, so you’ll have a cozy, comfortable winter.
To Reduce Repair Needs
Between cleaning, lubrication, all components being checked over, and electrical tests that your technician will run, you will eliminate most of the potential causes of heating problems. Your risk of needing heating repairs this winter drops to only about 15% of what it would have been without maintenance!
To Extend Lifespan
A furnace will not last as long if it only receives spotty maintenance once in a while. If it doesn’t receive any maintenance, that will cut the system’s lifespan in half! An electric furnace, which should have kept you warm for twenty years, might only last ten. A gas furnace, which should have lasted fifteen years, will only run for seven or eight.
To Comply with Warranty Agreements
A warranty can ensure that if something goes wrong, and it was the result of a manufacturing flaw, the manufacturer will have to cover the cost of replacing the damaged component. But in order to keep a system under warranty, the owner has to comply with the conditions of the warranty agreement—and that agreement almost certainly includes a stipulation that the system receives annual professional maintenance.
To Keep Your Family Safe
Last but not least, let’s talk about safety. Without maintenance, an electric furnace can develop issues that don’t just require repair, but can cause safety hazards. Electrocution or electrical fire are extremely dangerous! And if you have a gas furnace, there are different risks, like carbon monoxide or gas leaks. Your technician’s top priority is checking for and remedying any safety concerns.
Make sure you reap all these benefits! Schedule heating service in Destin, FL now.
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