The importance of furnace maintenance

January 24, 2017

We’re sure you have things you’d prefer to spend your money on than unnecessary furnace repairs, which is why it’s so important to keep up with annual furnace maintenance. This gives you the opportunity to get ahead of complications before they start. We all know how the winters in Pella can get and you don’t want to be left without heat due to a sudden furnace breakdown. The team at Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating will keep your hard-working furnace functioning smoothly this season. Yearly furnace maintenance gives us a chance to identify existing problems that could be the cause of a furnace repair down the road.

Consider the importance of your furnace maintenance as you do getting the oil changed in your car. Your furnace is a mechanical system comprised of moving parts that need to be checked to ensure you’re not on your way to a breakdown this winter. The experts at Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating in Pella will review both your wiring and every moving part of your furnace to keep your furnace that your furnace is functioning as it should this season and many seasons to come.

Something you can do to keep your furnace performing efficiently throughout the year, and something we mention all the time – check your air filter. The problems a dirty air filter can generate are endless, and the solution is easy – change your air filter. It’s such an easy thing to do and it is vital for the life and efficiency of your system. A dirty air filter can lead to a domino effect of troubles within your system. A dirty filter restricts air flow which makes your furnace to work harder to keep up with your thermostat, which negatively effects your system’s efficiency and the extra wear and tear will shorten your system’s life. Your air filter also has an effect on your home’s indoor air quality as all the air inside your home is passing through it. A polluted filter means polluted air.

The longer you wait to fix a problem, the more time it has to further damage your system. When it comes to your furnace it’s best to be proactive and address complications before they become a breakdown, along with an unexpected bill. Now is the perfect time to schedule your furnace maintenance with Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating in Pella, give us a call at 641-628-3621.