The importance of furnace maintenance

January 24, 2017

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 gives you the opportunity to get ahead of complications before they start. Anyone that has lived here awhile knows how winters in Laurel can get and you don’t want to be left without heat due to a sudden furnace breakdown. The team at H&C Heating and Cooling will keep your hard-working furnace functioning smoothly this season. Yearly furnace maintenance gives us an opportunity to identify existing problems that could lead to a furnace repair down the road.

Consider the importance of 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 headed towards a breakdown this winter. The experts at H&C Heating and Cooling in Laurel will inspect both your wiring and every moving part of your furnace to keep your furnace that your furnace is functioning as it should this season and many seasons to come.

Something you can do to keep your furnace running efficiently throughout the year, and something we mention a lot – check your air filter. The complications a dirty air filter can generate are endless, and the solution is easy – change your air filter. It’s such an easy thing to do and it is imperative for the life and efficiency of your system. A dirty air filter can create a domino effect of issues within your system. A dirty filter reduces air flow which forces your furnace to work harder to keep up with your thermostat, which hinders your system’s efficiency and the additional 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 polluted filter means filthy air.

The longer you wait to get a problem fixed, the more time it has to further damage your system. When it comes to your furnace it’s best to be proactive and address issues before they become a breakdown, along with a surprise bill. Now is an excellent time to schedule your furnace maintenance with H&C Heating and Cooling in Laurel, give us a call at 301-960-3247.