While we’d have loved to have left that “mostly” out of the title of this post, we do want to manage your expectations a bit going into this topic. We’ve got some simple and effective tips for keeping your furnace running reliably, but the fact remains that no furnace is ever going to be 100% problem-free. At some point, you’ll find yourself in need of furnace repair in O’Fallon, MO. When you do, remember that there’s no time to spare!
Okay, now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s focus on the positive—things that you can do to ensure that your furnace does operate as reliably as possible. While we may not have the most frigid winter weather in our part of the country, it still gets plenty cold enough to necessitate a great heating performance. And, when you keep these tips in mind, that’s the type of performance that you can expect. Protect your comfort this winter!
Your Furnace Needs to Get Off on the Right Foot
The first step in getting a dependable, efficient, and safe operation from your furnace is literally one that you have take in the first steps of your furnace’s service journey. You need to schedule your furnace installation with trained, qualified professionals. It doesn’t matter how handy you or the local odd-job person might be. This is a job that only a professional heating technician can handle.
Not only will working with a professional ensure that you wind up with the right furnace for your personal preferences, but it ensures too that the furnace is of the right size for your home, that its ductwork is designed and installed properly, and that it burns fuel in a safe manner. Don’t take chances with your furnace installation if you want to use your system safely and successfully.
Your Furnace Also Needs Routine Maintenance
If you think that routine heating maintenance is optional, ask around until you find a homeowner that also used to feel that way. Chances are that he or she will do their best to convince you otherwise now. If you fail to schedule annual maintenance for your home heating system, make no mistake about it. Your system won’t function as effectively, efficiently, or reliably as it should and could.
Now, neglecting routine maintenance may not result in an immediate equipment breakdown. That’s why so many people find themselves in trouble. Over time it will take its toll, and the consequences only get more serious the longer that you neglect the service. Enroll in our maintenance program to keep your system optimized.
What You Can Do Yourself
First of all, be conscious of your furniture. No, we don’t mean in terms of interior decorating. We mean that you need to keep the placement of your furniture in mind so that you don’t block air registers and restrict airflow in the process.
You should also be changing your air filter as needed. This is going to be anywhere from every 1-3 months. When you keep your filter fresh, you help your system to operate efficiently and prevent problems caused by dirt in the system and increased airflow resistance.
Schedule your furnace services with Fresh Air Heating & Cooling.