For peak furnace efficiency, annual service is required. Giving your heating system a tuneup every fall — or even during the winter season if you missed fall service — gives the furnace the attention it needs to not only run efficiently, but to ensure consistent home comfort as well.
Annual service helps prevent two common, pervasive problems: dirt buildup and wear. Over time, dirt and debris access the furnace, building up on its components and decreasing the efficiency of the system. Dirt buildup can also hasten wear, causing components to break down sooner than they would have if they had received regular cleanings.
By having regular tune-ups performed over the years, your furnace will benefit in the following ways:
- Increased efficiency – As stated, when your furnace is regularly cleaned, it can operate more efficiently. Dirt that builds up on furnace components such as the fan blades causes the system to consume more energy, because the motor will have to work harder to overcome the dirt buildup.
- Increased life span – Wear and tear on furnace components leads to a shorter life span. But when you consistently schedule annual service, and your furnace is thoroughly cleaned and inspected to ward off problems, it will last longer. As a result, you’ll get more return on your investment the longer the furnace lasts.
- Fewer repairs – If your furnace requires repairs from neglect, it will cost you more than just dollars. Typically, furnaces break down when you need them most, during cold weather, adding inconvenience to the cost of the repair.
When your furnace operates efficiently, lasts a long time, and doesn’t require repairs, you benefit too. Here’s how:
- Energy savings
- Low lifetime costs
- Consistent comfort
- Reliability
- Peace of mind
- Higher return on investment
Is it time to schedule annual service for your furnace? Now that winter’s arrived, give your system the care it needs to perform. Contact Energy-1 Heating & Air Conditioningto schedule an appointment today. We serve homeowners in Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga counties with 35 years of experience in heating and air conditioning installations, maintenance and repairs.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about Annual Service and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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