As temperatures drop outside in St. Louis winter, the thermostat gets turned up inside. Your attention is drawn to your HVAC system and furnace maintenance questions may arise. Galmiche & Sons wants to ensure that you are well informed and that your furnace is running properly. Regular maintenance is key to keeping your furnace running efficiently, so we have answered a few commonly asked furnace maintenance questions below.
By no means are the furnace maintenance questions below all-inclusive. There are plenty of questions you may have that we have not answered so feel free to contact us for any more information you need. We have been providing heating & air conditioning maintenance and repair in St. Louis for many years, and we know what it takes to keep your furnace up to par.
Common Furnace Maintenance Questions
If you follow the information provided in the answers to these furnace maintenance questions, then you are on track to keeping your furnace in good running condition.
Furnace Maintenance Question 1: Does furnace maintenance have any benefits?
Yes, it does:
- Protect your investment: HVAC systems are one of the costlier, if not the most expensive, piece of mechanical equipment in your home. With a technician performing a service check every so often, he or she can catch small problems before they turn into larger ones.
- Spend less: A well-taken care of machine will run optimally and efficiently, consuming less energy. Less energy means less money being sent to the utility company and more money for you to do fun things.
- Improve comfort: We all love walking into a nice, warm, toasty home after a day out and about or at work. It is not fun to come home to find your furnace broken or for it to quit in the middle of a get together. Preventative maintenance can help keep your system providing the comfort you expect with no unexpected break-downs.
Furnace Maintenance Question 2: What should you expect during a preventative furnace maintenance service call?
With a furnace maintenance check up from Galmiche & Sons, we will perform a thorough check and tune-up of your furnace’s major components. We will check for small issues that could turn into larger problems and advise you on the best path to getting them taken care of. Things we will look at include:
- Inspect duct system, heat exchanger, air intake, flue, wiring, filter
- Test seals, ignition, flame sensor, electrical components, thermostat, blower
Furnace Maintenance Question 3: How often and when should I schedule a furnace maintenance visit?
Ideally, you do this every year and before you fire up your furnace for the first time. In St. Louis, the weather will start getting chilly in September, so September would be best. If we can look at your system before you fire it up, you will not get any surprises once you do.
Furnace Maintenance Question 4: Is there any furnace maintenance I can do on my own?
Yes! There are several things you can do on your own to help keep your furnace running smoothly:
- Change or clean the filter: Check the user guide for replacement schedule or cleaning instructions.
- Clean ducts: This will help improve air flow and reduce dust and debris.
- Test carbon monoxide detectors: Recommended is monthly and replace batteries at least once a year
- Reprogram the thermostat: Set an appropriate schedule for winter temps.
Have More Furnace Maintenance Questions?
If you have more furnace maintenance questions, we would be happy to answer them. We want to make sure your furnace will get you through the winter so call us anytime for any heating & air conditioning questions or to schedule your furnace check up.
