When it comes to your heating equipment, it can be not only uncomfortable, but dangerous to realize that it isn’t working as efficiently as it should be. When the frigid winter air hits, a heater that isn’t working as well as it could be is a big problem. There are some ways that you can make your heating equipment last longer, in addition to having quality heating installation. Here’s what you can do each year to extend the life of your heater and keep your home comfortable even in the winter:
Keep Up with Regular Tune Ups
Just like your car, your heater needs a regular tune up every year to keep it in good working condition. A qualified service technician should be called before the winter hits to ensure that you have time to take care of any issues before the extreme cold arrives. Having this done every year ensures that you avoid very expensive repairs caused by issues that weren’t detected until they became worse. Tune ups should include everything from duct cleaning to checking the filters.
Change Your Air Filters
One of the biggest problems with inefficient heaters that are otherwise working correctly is dirty air filters. If you have noticed that your heater isn’t really getting as warm as you would like, there’s a good chance you need to change the filter. This will not only help your heater work more efficiently, it will also help you breathe easier. Be sure to have the air filter checked at the annual tune up appointment, as well as about six months after that every year. A clean filter helps your heater stay in good condition as well.
Check Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm
If your home doesn’t have a carbon monoxide alarm, now is a good time to install this vital safety equipment. There are two reasons to have one of these: first, it helps to keep you safer by alerting you to unhealthy levels of carbon monoxide in the air. Second, it ensures that you are alerted to any issue with your furnace. If the furnace is leaking carbon monoxide, something is wrong, and it should be serviced. Without knowing that this problem is occurring, your heater could be getting worse as time goes on.
If it’s time to schedule your annual tune up, or you need to discuss heating installation or repair with the pros, call AirMcCall at 904-288-6110.
