We have really cold winters here in the Modesto area and in the Central Valley in general. One thing that this impacts is the use of your home heating equipment. Furnaces may more often need furnace repair calls or service with more use, but this primarily happens as a result of not performing tune-ups on a regular basis.
We all know our car needs regular tune ups and maintenance. This is ensure it is kept in prime mechanical condition and to extend the life of your car. What a lot of people don’t know however, is that your home furnace needs regular tune ups also.
Here’s what you need to know about heating and furnace system tune ups.
How often should I have my furnace tuned up?
Home furnace tune ups should be performed regularly. It is recommended that you tune up your furnace at least once a year. This is to make sure the furnace is running smoothly and at it’s maximum efficiency. Tune ups are also done as a preventative measure, to prevent any major issues down the line, and to avoid them from breaking down due to wear and tear over and throughout the year.
How do tune ups help my furnace?
They Keep You Safe
As the saying goes, “safety first”. The number one reason to get regular, yearly furnace tune ups is for your safety. Your furnace is a potentially dangerous appliance, considering that it runs by burning fuel. Regular maintenance such as yearly tune ups can prevent potentially life threatening malfunctions.
They Improve System Efficiency
Yearly tune ups help keep your furnace running smoothly and at maximum efficiency. The smoother your furnace is working, the better control you have over the temperature of your home. A more efficient furnace also saves you money in the long run.
They Improve The Life of Your Furnace
Just like with your vehicle, regular maintenance can help avoid needing repairs in the future. The better care you take of your furnace, the better shape it will be in to keep it running. After all, no one wants to have to wait for a repairman to come out and fix their furnace in the dead of winter, and then have to pay the fees for doing so. You can avoid a lot of problems by keeping up with regular maintenance, and yearly tune ups are your number one weapon against needing future repairs.
They Save You Money
Yearly tune ups, as part of your regular furnace maintenance, can save you money in a few different ways. First of all, as already discussed, you are less likely to have to pay for costly repairs when you are vigilant about proper maintenance like tune ups. Not having to pay a repairman to come out and fix a broken furnace certainly keeps money in your pocket.
Second, yearly tune ups keep your furnace working in prime condition. When your furnace is working more efficiently, not only is the temperature of your home better regulated, but you are saving money on the cost of heating your home. A smooth and efficiently running furnace puts money in your pocket by saving money on energy costs.
Finally, regular tune ups save you money by preventing any voids on your manufacturer warranty. Most warranties require that you perform regularly scheduled maintenance such as tune ups, and that if you do not abide by these warranty terms, your warranty could be void completely. In that case, if anything ever happens to your furnace, (even if the malfunction isn’t due to improper maintenance on your part), you will be responsible for the costs involved in getting a new furnace rather than the warranty paying to replace the furnace.
Most of all, yearly tune ups provide you with the peace of mind knowing you’re protected not only under warranty, but that you’re safe. To avoid accidental damage, hazards, costly repairs, and other issues as well as to keep your furnace running effectively and efficiently, make sure you are getting regularly scheduled tune ups. At Wally Falke’s, our VIP maintenance plan can help with this as well. Contact us today to see how we can help.
