An investment in ongoing furnace maintenance is the wise choice for homeowners who consider the bigger picture, because maintaining your furnace is about more than just ensuring warmth during the winter months.
At Vision Plumbing Heating Cooling, we’re all about keeping your furnace in peak condition. Why? So you can get the most out of your heating system for as long as possible. Annual furnace maintenance is a cost-effective way to keep your home comfy and your family safe.
These furnace tune-ups are vital, even when it may not be clear that something is ‘wrong’ or ‘faulty’ with your heating system. Preventative furnace maintenance improves efficiency and helps discover or prevent minor issues before they become major ones.
Let’s find out how:
Enhancing Heating System Efficiency
Annual furnace maintenance helps improve heating system efficiency through regular tune-ups, which in turn reduces your energy consumption and heating bills.
When our heating experts do your routine furnace upkeep, they inspect, clean, and fix the system where necessary – ensuring your system runs the best it can. They ensure all components are clean and functioning correctly, including:
- Replacing air filters
- Cleaning the burner
- Checking the blower motor
- Ensuring system functionality
Extending the Lifespan of Your Furnace
Regular furnace upkeep is essential to boosting your heating system’s lifespan.
You can prevent minor issues from escalating into major breakdowns by scheduling your annual furnace maintenance.
Think of your HVAC system in the same way as you would your car. After all, they are both mechanical systems. You know you need to take your car for a regular check-up, where a mechanic may perform little tweaks to avoid further issues down the line. They’ll clean engine parts, replace brake pads, etc.
Your system needs similar furnace upkeep if it is going to last a long time or perform its best.
During a routine service appointment, our technicians will:
- Inspect for general wear and tear
- Lubricate moving parts
- Check and adjust valves
- Check thermostat functionality
- Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, holes, or leaks
- Clean blower and blower motor
- Test air pressure and ensure the pressure switch is working properly
- Make necessary adjustments.
These are proactive, preventative measures. A ‘necessary adjustment’ could mean replacing a small part or fixing an electrical issue. The intention is to preserve your furnace’s functionality while guarding against costly repairs down the line.
Our aim: To make sure you have a reliable furnace for years to come.
Improving Indoor Air Quality
Poor air quality is one of the negative consequences of a poorly maintained furnace.
Dirty filters and furnaces are bad because they circulate harmful, allergen-filled dust around your home whenever the furnace runs. This is an issue in winter, when our homes tend to be sealed tightly shut. At these times, your heating system is basically pumping pollutants around your home if the filters are unclean.
The good news is that annual furnace maintenance is one of the ways we can help improve indoor air quality.
Vision’s maintenance services include a thorough cleaning of your HVAC unit and its filters, which is part of the preventative maintenance to protect your family. All it takes is this short clean to remove all the harmful debris to improve indoor air quality. This simple step makes your home a safer and healthier place to live.
Ensuring Safety and Preventing Hazards
Many people don’t realize the safety hazards associated with a faulty heating system. Schedule an annual furnace maintenance appointment to guard against those risks with some necessary furnace upkeep.
The main dangers are:
- Gas leaks
- Carbon monoxide emissions.
Gas leaks and buildup are an obvious fire hazard. Carbon monoxide emissions are hazardous to your health and can cause all sorts of problems for you and your family.
The takeaway? You want these fixed quickly as part of a HVAC service.
Our professional inspections at Vision involve a thorough examination of your furnace’s components and some comprehensive safety checks to identify any potential risks that could harm you and your family.
If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, remember that we offer emergency furnace services as well. Our experts are available 24/7 to help,should disaster strike your heating system.
Cost Savings from Preventative Maintenance
Let’s examine the notion that preventative maintenance is a sound investment.
In ensuring your furnace is in top shape, you save money in two key ways:
- The what-if scenarios (abstract). You reduce the likelihood of costly repairs and avoid the high costs associated with emergency service calls.
- The monthly bills (actual). A well-maintained furnace improves heating system efficiency, lowering your energy bills
Vision offers a Vision Elite Service Plan that provides discounts on your annual furnace maintenance, making it even easier to keep your furnace in excellent condition while benefiting from energy savings.
As part of the plan, you also get these extra benefits in addition to your HVAC service:
- 15% off all service repair calls
- No callout fees for service
- Priority booking
- Cash rewards through our family referral plan
What to Expect During a Professional Inspection
You want to know what to expect whenever you let a professional enter your home to carry out furnace maintenance. Not only are you paying for a service, but you also know the potential safety of your system is at stake.
When you schedule an annual furnace maintenance inspection with Vision, you can expect a thorough and professional service. We have a fantastic reputation for serving the people of the Okanagan, as evidenced by our many awards for plumbing and HVAC services.
Our technicians follow a comprehensive checklist that includes cleaning key components, inspecting the system for wear and tear, and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Safety checks are also a critical part of the process, as we examine for potential hazards such as gas leaks or faulty wiring.
Your furnace will be ready to provide reliable and efficient heating throughout the winter season by the end of the inspection. We pride ourselves on excellent service and honesty: in the event that your furnace cannot be repaired, or a replacement would be more cost-effective, we will provide you with all of the information and the best upgrade or replacement recommendations.
Ready to Schedule Your Annual Furnace Maintenance Inspection?
Don’t wait until winter to ensure your furnace is ready to perform.
Vision proudly serves Kelowna and surrounding Okanagan areas (West Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and beyond) with our award-winning service. Contact us today to schedule your annual furnace maintenance inspection and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a well-maintained heating system.
