Heater maintenance, usually in the fall, makes it easy for your furnace to perform at peak capacity in the chilly winter months. You wouldn’t want your heater to break down when you need it the most, would you?
As a mechanical device, it is normal for your heater to malfunction sometimes. Such problems are often unexpected and appear right out of the blue. That is why routine heater maintenance is necessary. It gives you more control over your heater’s bad days. Don’t wait for your furnace to request an impromptu repair on your behalf; get it done at your convenience by giving us a call.
Why does heating require annual maintenance?
Heating deals with hot water, and for this reason, it can start to rust over time. In addition to rust which is an obvious issue, heating can also have sediments settle on the bottom. It is necessary to have them flushed out occasionally.
Heating also undergoes wear and tear like any other piece of mechanical equipment. Annual maintenance helps minimize the effect of this, and it also keeps your equipment operating for longer periods of time, saving you money. Don’t we all like to save money?
Benefits of heater maintenance:
- Lower Risk of Breakdown: If your furnace shuts down, your family will struggle to cope with the cold while you await your HVAC contractor. When you have at least yearly maintenance, it would be possible to pick up developing problems before they lead to a complete shutdown.
- Longer Lifespan: With the annual maintenance, your heater is kept safe from significant wear and tear, which lets it have a longer life span.
- Lower Energy Bills: With regular maintenance, your heater functions better even after several years of service. Better efficiency also means that you spend less on your energy bills.
- Higher Safety Levels: A faulty heater can result in fires and poisonous gas leaks. Carbon monoxide leak carries with it the double threat of poisoning and explosion. Avoid these risks by scheduling regular maintenance checks.
- Keeps Your Warranty Going: If your heater came with a warranty that requires you to get professional servicing annually, failure to comply with the terms could invalidate the warranty and open you to expenses should the heater breakdown.
Heater maintenance tasks
Heater annual maintenance should include a general check and replacement of faulty parts. The types of maintenance tasks that can be carried out are*:
- Cleaning of the vents.
- Checking of the radiator air valves.
- Lubrication of all the heater’s moving parts.
- Looking out for rust.
- Inspection of the burner.
- Checking the safety valve.
- Cleaning of the gauge glass.
- Cleaning of the filters.
- And more!
*Maintenance tasks are dependent on the unit and it’s unique requirements. Not all tasks will be preformed if unnecessary or to the detriment of the heater.
