The importance of furnace maintenance

January 24, 2017

We’re sure you have better things 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 Sandpoint can get and you don’t want to be left without heat due to an unforeseen furnace breakdown. The team at Age Heating & Cooling will keep your hard-working furnace operating smoothly this season. Yearly furnace maintenance gives us time to identify existing problems that could be the cause of a furnace repair down the road.

See 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 Age Heating & Cooling in Sandpoint will review both your wiring and every moving part of your furnace to establish that your furnace is functioning as it should this season and many seasons to come.

Something you can do to keep your furnace running efficiently throughout the year, and something we mention a lot – check your air filter. The troubles a dirty air filter can create 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 problems within your system. A dirty filter restricts air flow which causes your furnace to work harder to keep up with your thermostat, which hinders your system’s efficiency and the added wear and tear will shorten the life of your system. Your air filter is the front line for your home’s indoor air quality as all the air inside your home is passing through it. A polluted filter means dirty 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 issues before they become a breakdown, along with a surprise bill. Now is an excellent time to schedule your furnace maintenance with Age Heating & Cooling in Sandpoint, give us a call at 208-578-4258.