Avoid Forced Air Heater Repair with Regular Maintenance

Woman adjusting thermostat.During the cold months of winter, there are many things you can do to prepare your home for colder temperatures, but you mostly rely on your forced air heating system to keep you and your family warm and comfortable.

If the temperature drops and your furnace or other components break down and stop working, catching a chill might be the least of your worries.

If your forced air heating system is out of commission for an extended period of time, the cold winter air will slowly take over your home and could potentially freeze your pipes.

Burst pipes can cost thousands of dollars to replace, whereas regular furnace maintenance can help prevent breakdowns and costs much less.

How Your System Works

Your forced air heating system works as warm air is produced by a furnace or other heating element and sent through ductwork by a blower to circulate throughout your home.

There are a number of different mechanical components that help ensure your home stays warm all winter, but just like any machine they wear down and can fail over time.

Whether your forced air heating system is fueled by gas, oil, electricity or another source, it’s important to have regular maintenance performed.

Why Maintenance Is Important

The bottom line is that regular maintenance on your forced air heating system will save you money. Ensuring your system is functioning properly is the best way to keep it running as efficiently as possible. When your system is running at optimal efficiency, you save money on your energy bills.

Regular maintenance is also the best way to catch little common heating problems that aren’t very expensive to fix before they become big problems that can turn into a financial strain.

Additionally, when your forced air heating system is running properly for its entire lifespan, it will last longer than it would have if regular maintenance tasks were neglected.

As a result, the components in your system will typically last longer, which means you have more time in between replacing large components or entire systems.

What’s Involved in Regular Maintenance?

There are a number of maintenance tasks that a certified HVAC technician will perform during a maintenance visit. Here are a few of the most important ones:

  • Check and analyze your thermostat to ensure it’s set properly for your heating system in the winter and cooling system in the summer. A properly adjusted thermostat can save you hundreds of dollars on your energy bill.
  • Inspect all gas and electrical components and connections and ensure they’re tight and aren’t showing signs of wear or corrosion. A faulty gas or electrical connection can damage your forced air components and reduce the lifespan of your system.
  • Check the system controls to ensure that they’re operating properly. This includes the startup and shutdown cycles of the entire system.
  • Analyze and check all fuel connections, pressure gauges, burners, and heat exchangers where applicable. Certain components can be a health or fire hazard if they aren’t properly maintained, and many of them can lead to equipment failure if left unattended extended periods of time.

For more information about the proper maintenance of your forced air heating system or to book an appointment for any forced air heating repair service, contact Enhanced Heating and Air Conditioning today: 302-416-4730.  We serve Newark and the Wilmington DE metro area.

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