Ideally at the end of summer and early fall, furnace tune-ups are recommended to occur once a year to ensure it is up to the task of keeping your home comfortable in the winter. Many homeowners view the furnace tune-up as a luxury, optional expense and often forgo it, especially if the furnace is older. Conducted by certified HVAC technicians, furnace manufacturers all recommend annual inspections and maintenance services. With this in mind, we at New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to stress the importance of ensuring your furnace is tuned up sooner rather than later for your comfort in the upcoming season.
Tune Up is Preventive Maintenance
Over time, similarly to your vehicle, furnaces have lots of parts that can wear out. Many components can degrade when they are under strain as well. It ensures all of the important components are functioning correctly, and safely since furnace tune-up allows a professional to examine the inner workings of a furnace. Repairing any issue in the fall or early winter means when it’s really cold outside, you can have a breakdown while HVAC technicians are in high demand. Also, like vehicles, older furnaces tend to have more problems. For safety reason, most technicians will strongly urge you to have an older furnace serviced.
Offer Confidence & Safety
A dangerous gas leak or harmful carbon monoxide levels can develop because heat is provided by a furnace burning fuel. Even small issues can arise in the combustion process. In order to ensure it’s safe to operate, you need to have a trained technician test and inspect your entire heating system each year.
Improve Indoor Air Quality
Some basic cleanings and a new air filter are typically included in most furnace tune-ups. The air quality is improved with the cleaning process can help remove some of the dust and debris in the system. Additionally, there is less dust getting trapped in the ducts that will get reintroduced to the air.
Maximize Airflow
When there is restricted, or limited airflow, there is an unnecessary strain placed on your furnace that will shorten the lifespan and/ or increased repairs costs and frequency. The HVAC technician will perform a static airflow test during a furnace tune-up. This test measures how hard the fan as it works to move air throughout the home.
Boost Energy Efficiency
In order to ensure correct temperature, output a furnace tune-up includes gas calibration and the cleaning and inspection of the furnace burner. This will keep your furnace running as efficiently as possible all season a well as ensure safe operation.
Preserve Manufacturer’s Warranty
Documented routine maintenance on the furnace and to keep records of all work performed is commonly required by HVAC manufacturers to maintain the warranty. You could void your warranty with failure to do this.
What Does a Furnace Tune Up Service Include?
General tasks involved in a furnace tune-up include:
– Testing the Safety Controls & System
– Specific Parts are Cleaned & Lubed
– Test for Proper Voltage
– Heat Exchanger is Evaluated
– Remove Soot from Burners
– Electrical Components are Adjusted/ Repaired
– Condenser Fan Motor Capacitor Assessment
– Combustion Analysis
– Tightening & Aligning the Belts and Pulleys
– Replace Air Filter
– Burners, Coils, and Components Cleaned
– Adjust Air/ Fuel Rations
– Clean & Test Flame Sensors
– Check Service Valves for Leaks
– And more
Furnace & Boiler Heating Maintenance, Repair, Replacement & More in Bedford Hills, Manhattan, Flushing, Queens, Brooklyn & The Bronx, New York
To ensure it is done efficiently, call New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing today to schedule your furnace tune-up and let our qualified experts assist you.
