A reliable heater is one of the most important appliances in your home. It will safely provide you with heat and comfort during the Auburn winter months then sit idle all summer long, waiting for the cold to return. As a homeowner, you only run your heater for half of the year but this yearly cycling can take its toll on your system. In order to protect your furnace, it’s vital that you have furnace maintenance performed on it during the offseason. Finding a reliable furnace service company is one of the most important things you can do to prolong the life of your heater and ensure that it doesn’t fail you in the winter months. At Paul The Plumber, we’ve been serving homeowners like you since 2002!
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Signs You Need to Replace Your Heating System
Preventative maintenance will greatly increase the service life of your heating system. However, after 10 to 15 years of service, it may be time to consider replacing your furnace. As systems age, heater repair bills get higher as more components break down. Considering a new furnace installation can end up saving you money in repair costs and efficiency. Some warning signals to look out for include:
- Constant repair issues
- Fluctuating temperatures
- Poor indoor air quality
- Skyrocketing energy bills
- The unit that takes longer to heat your entire home
Technology has come a long way in 15 years and new furnaces can operate at up to 96% efficiency. With savings on fuel costs and rebates, a new furnace can pay for itself quickly. At Paul The Plumber, we offer expert furnace installation services and can help you find the ideal unit for your home and budget.
What’s Included in a Furnace Tune-up?
If it has been a while since you’ve given your furnace some TLC it may be in your best interest to schedule a heater tune-up. A tune-up is a scheduled visit to your home where a licensed HVAC contractor will take about an hour and check your furnace. During a visit, the technician will inspect the system and change the filters. Keeping filters clean improves the air quality inside your home and protects the internal parts of your furnace from becoming fouled with grime.
After changing filters, the technician will perform safety checks and the gas line to your furnace. They will check the pilot light and the burner flame to make sure it is tuned to maximum efficiency, which will save you money during the heating season. Safeties will also be checked to ensure that if something does go wrong with your furnace it will not start a fire or pump gas or carbon monoxide into your home.
Finally, the technician will check the health of the components of your furnace. This is done by checking the power usage on the fan and verifying that it is turning at the right speed. A fan that is using too much power will cost more to run and is on the verge of failing.
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How Can a Damaged System Affect Your Home?
Faulty heating systems can have dramatic consequences. At best, an inefficient heater will cost you more money to operate or leave you in the cold when it breaks down during the winter. At worst, a faulty heater can pump dangerous carbon monoxide into your home or leak explosive gas. Even with safety mechanisms to prevent your furnace from becoming dangerous, sometimes accidents happen.
As your system ages, even the safety components can become compromised, leading to dangerous exposures or fires. At Paul The Plumber, we are your reliable Auburn heating service company. Using the latest technology and methods, we can keep your heating system running in top shape, and offer expert repairs as needed.
Trust the professionals at Paul The Plumber to keep you and your family warm and safe during the winter.