CALL: 614-882-2747 HOME HEATING COOLING REVIEWS SEE OUR WORK CONTACT US CAREERS Furnace Maintenance Tips to Prepare You This Fall in Ohio With the fall season in Ohio, it's time to prepare the furnace for winter. The annual furnace maintenance can keep a person comfortable and save them money on fuel bills this year. The importance of getting their furnace up to code should not be overlooked due to safety concerns alone. If an individual has recently had problems with their heating system or just want everything to be safe and prepared, the following tips may be helpful. Tune-up the furnace before winter sets in to get it up to code. The annual tune-up should include inspecting all filters, replacing old ones, checking electrical connections, and ensuring that combustion air is available as required by law. People can find qualified contractors through the local association of heating and refrigeration contractors. When was the last time the furnace was inspected? If it's been a while, this is an important step in making sure a person's furnace is working safely for them this winter. A certified technician will check safety clearances and ensure that the furnace is working efficiently. This will reduce your operating cost over time. Repair or replace any part of your furnace that seems outdated or in disrepair before it stops working altogether. Replacing a faulty component such as an igniter can save people considerable money on fuel costs this winter, so they should consider replacing components if they have any doubt. Replace any safety devices that seem to be faulty or out of date, such as a safety pressure switch. During colder months, energy bills tend to go up a bit and a furnace that's working efficiently can help keep those costs down. An individual can consider getting their air ducts cleaned to remove dirt and other contaminants. This can improve the indoor air quality and keep you comfortable. If their furnace is old, it could be time to replace it with a more efficient model that will save them money on fuel bills this winter. Check out local dealers for new energy-efficient models or call a professional for suggestions. Experts recommend having the heating system tuned up once a year or every other year to ensure optimal efficiency and minimize energy bills. If a person doesn't do this, the odds are good that they'll continue to have problems with their system. The cost of servicing an efficient heating system can be less than $400 on average. If a person's furnace breaks down during the winter, one could find themselves in a dangerous situation very quickly if it's not repaired fast. They also can expect to pay more for heat in that they have to turn up the temperature higher to stay warm, which can increase their overall energy bill significantly. If one uses a portion of their home during winter or have an attached garage, consider closing off these spaces so they don't draw heated air from the rest of their rooms. This can save them money on their heat bill this winter. Furnace maintenance is necessary to ensure that the system works properly, keeps an individual safe and saves them energy costs during colder months. If they have any doubts about their furnace or are looking for suggestions for a service provider, We welcome you to contact a professional from Heating and Air Conditioning Systems who specializes in heating systems to see what we would recommend. We can tell you whether your heating system needs to be serviced or if there are other things that one can do to keep it running efficiently and save money on utility bills this winter. CALL: 614-882-2747 We are a fully insured, state licensed contractor. Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board HVAC License #47522 Refrigeration License #47522 Click here to look up the license information of any Ohio contractor. CONTACT US © Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Heating & Air Conditioning Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved.