Do you rely on your furnace to get you safely and comfortably through those cold winter months? When you prioritize scheduling a furnace tune-up with Grasshopper Heating & Cooling, you’ll have confidence it will last throughout the coldest parts of the season. With friendly and expert technicians, we find a solution to every problem.
Everything Included in Furnace Tune-Ups
What happens when you schedule a tune-up for your HVAC system? The HVAC technician will take the following steps to ensure your system makes it through the entire heating season.
Inspecting the Furnace
The first part of an annual furnace tune-up is inspecting the entire system, not just the furnace. To keep your furnace running smoothly, the technician will inspect the following components:
- Heat exchanger: The heat exchanger is an essential part of your heating system that warms the air that passes over it. A cracked heat exchanger can cause serious problems like carbon monoxide leaks and skyrocketing energy bills.
- Ductwork: Your venting system distributes warm air throughout your home. A heating tune-up ensures the vents are not blocked and delivers the air evenly to each room.
- Fire hazards: The HVAC technician will inspect your system for a gas leak or curtains or furniture that could cause a fire around the furnace cabinet.
- Air filter: When your air filter clogs, it can cause a furnace breakdown or raise utility bills. The technician will replace your filter.
- Ignition: Gas furnaces use pilot lights, so one essential part of heating system tune-ups includes confirming it doesn’t have any issues.
- Electrical connections: Loose or corroded electrical connections can prevent your heating system from working. Any furnace tune-up and inspection must include checking these elements.
The above is just a small sampling of what the inspection includes. They’ll also look at the furnace’s blower motor, gas valve, gas pressure, and more.
Cleaning the Heat Exchanger and More
After inspecting your HVAC system, the next step for furnace maintenance includes cleaning any dirty components. Buildup often becomes most severe on the heat exchanger, air filter, the blower motor, and your home’s air supply ducts. Cleaning these components avoids more costly repairs in the future and maintains the energy efficiency of your furnace system.
Lubricating Various Components
When homeowners use their heating systems frequently, wear and tear can reduce the lubrication, eventually causing friction that can damage various components. When the technician lubricates during routine maintenance, you’ll save money in the long term.
Calibrating the Controls
If the technician finds your thermostat doesn’t work correctly, they can often recalibrate it rather than completely replace it.
Testing the System
After heating maintenance, the technician will test the system and ensure the heat pump, furnace, thermostat, and other components all perform in peak condition.
Signs You Need a Heating System or Furnace Inspection
How do you know when heat pumps could benefit from repairs or if you need a furnace tune-up?
Rising Heating Bills
If you notice your energy bills increasing, you have an early sign you need a maintenance tune-up. When a heat pump or furnace experiences wear and tear, it uses more fuel to produce heat. If tune-ups or repairs don’t fix the issue, the technician may suggest a new furnace.
Safety Issues
Do you have a carbon monoxide detector beeping or smell a gas leak? You need an immediate furnace tune-up to avoid serious complications for your home. Prioritize your safety by getting out of the house, then call for help.
Poor Performance
Regular maintenance should help you avoid poor performance during most of the winter. However, if your furnace works overtime during extreme temperatures, you’ll likely need a tune-up.
Poor performance includes the following problems:
- A lack of heat in your home, such as lukewarm air
- A different temperature in each room in your home
- Requiring more time to reach your desired temperature
- An increase in respiratory issues or allergies
- High humidity levels in your home
- A furnace that doesn’t turn on or that turns on and off quickly
- Concerning smells or noises that come from your device
Schedule Furnace Maintenance With Grasshopper Heating & Cooling Today
When you need a furnace tune-up, you won’t find a better option than Grasshopper Heating & Cooling. We’re your comprehensive HVAC service provider, which means we can also keep your cooling system and air conditioning unit in peak condition. We remain available 24/7 for rapid emergency response.
To book an appointment, call (518) 545-3271 today.
