Why You Should Get Your Furnace Serviced Before Fall
Avoid being left in the cold by having your furnace checked regularly. Experts recommend that you have your furnace inspected before those cold days approach. Poor furnace maintenance can cause more inconvenience than you might be aware of. Aside from leaving you in the cold, not maintaining your furnace could mean that you have leaks in the system, which releases carbon monoxide into the air supply system. This is a serious health hazard and one that can be avoided by having your furnace checked regularly.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is both odorless and colorless, so unless you have a carbon monoxide alarm in your home, you have no way of knowing that you are inhaling its dangerous fumes, often until it is too late. The poisoning that you suffer from inhaling these fumes is characterized by nausea, headaches, and dizziness.
An alarming 15 000 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning is reported each year and some of these are fatal. Thankfully, this unpleasant and potentially fatal problem can be avoided by doing simple furnace maintenance.
More Reasons To Have Your Furnace Checked
The lack of furnace maintenance often brings on other issues as well. It forces your furnace to work harder, consuming more energy and gas to heat your home. This, in turn, leads to an increase in energy bills.
A typical furnace cleaning will cost you between $60 to $85. This includes having your heating system cleaned, checking the controls for safety and basically making sure that every aspect of your furnace is operating at peak performance. These experts also make sure that your thermostat is running well, inspect your electrical connections and lubricate moving parts. There is a charge for these technicians coming out to you to do an inspection and you should always ask if that fee can be deducted from the total cost if you decide to have the job done by them.
It is also recommended that you change the air filter at least every three months. This will prevent the restriction of airflow and prevent the exposure of dangerous environmental contaminates. Another great tip is to use a programmable thermostat, which saves between 10 to 30 percent of energy on your bills. One of the major benefits of having routine maintenance done on your furnace is that it reinforces your warranty. If you have a furnace that packs up, your manufacturer would ask to see these records and if you didn’t have any, it could make your warranty null and void.
R.F. Ohl specializes in servicing furnaces and we are known for having the most professional and courteous staff. We guarantee our work which means you can always count on a job well done. Keep warm this winter by calling us and speaking with a live representative 24/7.
Contact us today or give us a call at (610) 377-1098 if you have any questions.