As winter quickly approaches you are likely counting on your furnace more and more to keep your home nice and toasty. If you haven’t already scheduled a furnace inspection, it would be in your best interest to call your local contractor today to do so. On top of helping you avoid the need for any untimely repair jobs, having a well maintained furnace will keep your system operating as energy efficiently as possible. And furnace manufacturers and HVAC pros alike recommend that you have this check up conducted annually. To ensure you have a thorough inspection performed, learn what a reliable contractor should do during your furnace inspection.
Maintenance Appointment Checklist
- Change your air filters. Dirty filters inhibit air flow and can even cause your system to break down.
- Add lubrication to all moving parts. Friction can occur without enough lubrication, which means more electricity will be required to function.
- Check, clean and adjust the blower components to make sure air is flowing effectively.
- Ensure the thermostat settings are fixed to keep your home warm when you’re there, and will save energy when you’re away or asleep.
- Make sure there’s nothing obstructing the flue so that no toxic fumes are leaking into your home.
- Examine the gas pressure, gas or oil connection, heat exchangers and burner combustion for health and safety purposes and to make sure they’re operating properly.
- Ensure the correct temperature rise by adjusting the air flow and fan control.
- Look at the belts for wear and tear and to determine they’ll function correctly.
- Tighten the electrical connections. This can extend the life of important components and helps ensure safe operation.
- Check the system controls are in safe and proper working order.
- Clean the pilot and adjust it if needed. Burners will be examined to ensure correct firing, which will save the fuel.
- Inspect the condensate drain. Plugged drains can impact the humidity levels in your home and can cause water issues.
Do you need to schedule your annual furnace inspection? Feel free to contact us at James Lane Air Conditioning & Plumbing today.
