Ideally at the end of summer and early fall, it is recommended to schedule a furnace tune-up, as they are needed once a year to ensure it is up to the task of keeping your home comfortable in the winter. Too often, homeowners skip this importance maintenance, especially if their furnace is older. Today, we at New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to discuss the importance of furnace tune-ups.

Why Should I Get a Furnace Tune-up?

Safety and Confidence. To provide heat, a furnace has to burn fuel. Even with a small problem in this combustion process, harmful carbon monoxide levels or a dangerous gas leak develops. Having a trained technician test and inspect your entire heating system each year to ensure it’s safe to operate.
Preventive Measure. Much like your vehicle, furnace have lots of parts that can wear out over time. When they are under stress, many components can degrade. A furnace tune-up allows a professional to examine the inner workings of a furnace to ensure all of the important components are functioning correctly, and safely. Fixing any issue in the fall or early winter means you’re less likely to have a breakdown it’s really cold outside, and when HVAC technicians are in high demand. Just like a car as well, older furnaces tend to have more problems. Most technicians will strongly urge you to have an older furnace serviced for the safety reasons alone.
Cleaner Air. With most furnace tune-ups, some basic cleaning and a new air filter is included. Cleaning process can help remove some of the dust and debris in the system, which improves the air quality within your home. To remove even more dust and dirt from your home, duct cleaning may also be involved in tune-ups.
Better Airflow. Due to restricted, or limited airflow places an unnecessary strain on your furnace, you can expect a shortened lifespan and/ or increased repairs. During a furnace tune-up, the HVAC technician will perform a static airflow test. Typically, this test will measure how hard the fan works to move air throughout the home.
Boost Energy Efficiency. A furnace tune-up includes gas calibration and the cleaning and inspection of the furnace burner to ensure correct temperature output. In addition to ensuring safe operation, this will keep your furnace running as efficiently as possible all season.
Maintain Manufacturer’s Warranty. In order to maintain the warranty, regular maintenance on the furnace as well as the documented records of all work performed, is often required by HVAC manufacturers. You could void your warranty from failure to do the maintenance.

What Does a Furnace Tune Up Involve?

– Safety controls & system testing
– All necessary parts are cleaned & lubed
– Electrical components are adjusted/ repaired
– Combustion analysis
– Burners, coils, and components are cleaned
– Flame sensors are cleaned and tested
– Adjust air/fuel rations
– Belts and pulleys are aligned and tightened
– Ensure proper voltage
– Replace air filter (standard 1” typically included)
– Heat exchanger inspection
– Remove soot from burners
– Condenser fan motor capacitor tested
– Check service valves for leaks
– And more

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Call New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing to schedule your furnace tune-up services in New York and let our qualified technicians assist you!