Brisk
autumn winds and chilly rains are just around the corner in
Tennessee. Even if the air is still hot and muggy, be ready for the
first cold night by scheduling a furnace inspection now. Here are
four reasons to have a professional inspect your furnace as soon as
possible.
1.
Timing Is Everything in Furnace Repair
The
worst time to find out that your furnace is broken is when the
temperatures outside are frigid. If your furnace is between 16
and 30 years old
— depending on the model — your furnace will eventually reach the
end of its lifespan. Don't let heating failure happen on a brutally
cold night.
End-of-summer
furnace checkups are ideal because you can get by without the heat if
the system must be off for a short period. The furnace technician
won't have to turn on the heat for super long periods to test or
repair your system, so you won't be uncomfortable for a long period.
Many
people request emergency heating repair services when temperatures
are below freezing. No one wants to sit in a cold house on a January
night. If you put off having your furnace inspected, you may have to
wait in a long line for heating system help when the furnace breaks
down in winter.
2.
Parts Aren't Always Easy to Find
Your
heating and cooling specialists can source most parts for your
furnace, depending on the appliance's age and model number. However,
some parts may be specialty components that aren't available right
away. The parts may be from overseas or the manufacturer may have
custom fabricated them.
You'll
be very cold waiting for a part in the dead of winter when your
furnace doesn't run for want of that part. This won't matter if you
must wait on a furnace component when the weather is warm and the
heater isn't a vital necessity.
3.
Inspections Uncover Fire Hazards
A
number of furnace conditions can cause fires. Having a thorough
furnace inspection gives you peace of mind that your heating system
isn't a risk to your family or property.
Professional
discover potential fire risks during furnace inspections such as:
-
Flammable debris in
and around furnace
Rodent,
insect, and wildlife nests in furnace
Faulty
pilot light fixture
Leaking
gas line or joint
Exposed
or disconnected wires
Unlubricated
fan motors
Leaking
gas lines and faulty pilot lights can cause deadly carbon monoxide
buildup inside your home as well as being fire hazards.
4.
Properly Maintained Furnaces Are Efficient
A
well-maintained heating system will last longer and perform more
efficiently.
For
example, you may have suffered through a cold season or two with a
worn fan motor or other issue and not realized that your heater only
needed a tune-up to make your home cozy again.
Loose
or degraded electrical connections can also cause heater problems.
The heater may have tripped your circuit breaker, or the thermostat
setting doesn't seem to affect the heat levels the furnace pumps out.
Your
heating and air conditioning professional will do the following
during a pre-season furnace inspection:
Your
gas, oil, or other furnace may need to have further checks. Burners
and supply lines may have corrosion or other deposits. Heat
exchangers may have cracks. Hire a professional furnace repair
service familiar with gas appliances to repair gas furnaces.
Your
freshly tuned-up furnace will run at its optimum efficiency level
from the very first cold morning when you have a changed filter and
up-to-date maintenance before the weather turns cold. Don't put off a
vital inspection. Get it over with so you can enjoy the changing
leaves, football, and sweater weather.
When
you need a furnace
checkup in Knoxville, Tennessee,
or surrounding regions, contact A-1 Finchum Heating & Cooling to
schedule your HVAC inspection. We also service furnaces for customers
in the Maryville, Tennessee area.
