Annual Furnace Inspection

Have you already made an appointment for a yearly check-up yet? If not, you should make an appointment for a furnace inspection. You must clean it first before turning it back on.

As one of your most expensive investments, it is also the most usually neglected appliance in your home especially when the climate is warm and toasty. Furnaces remain untouched in our basements during the spring and summer months. It collects dust, dirt and an assortment of debris within its blowers and other electrical components.

After a while, this excessive build-up becomes dangerous to your finances and health. However, it is easily preventable with a yearly visit from a certified heating technician. The cost of a yearly maintenance is not that expensive, and the monetary and medical perks from a neat furnace is worth every penny.

For starters, homeowners can initiate the seasonal changing of filters by themselves, but only a technician must handle proper cleaning of the furnace and its tune-up. An expert can easily and conveniently look around and clean the heating system, securing that it is free from any danger and waiting to be of use during the cold winter months.

The following are the inspections done by a certified technician:

• Safety test for carbon monoxide (CO);
• Check the fireplace and flue for any dangerous debris;
• Clean and re-install air filters;
• Check operation and safety controls of the thermostat;
• Check the gas pilot safety system and clean when necessary;
• Clean the motor and the fan;
• Check the blower operation;
• Check the fan belt’s condition, tension, and alignment, and do necessary adjustments for older systems;
• Clean burners and set proper combustion and ignition;
• Check the gas piping to the furnace.

The annual cleaning lengthens the life of a gas furnace, inhibits the likelihood of an emergency repairs and significantly boost air quality that will minimize allergies, asthma, and related health conditions. Greater furnace efficiency is achievable with a well-maintained heating system. This hinders energy waste and homeowners can greatly save on heating charges.

Be assured that your furnace is up for the challenge of surviving another long Canadian winter. Call your local furnace professional today!

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