How Often Should I Have Furnace Tune-Up Services?
A home’s furnace is a vital part of keeping a household comfortable, and so it is important to have it well maintained. A homeowner should know about the different kinds of furnace filters, and how often they should be replaced. They should also know how often a furnace needs to be checked, and what is involved with a standard furnace inspection.
How often should I change my furnace filter?
How often a furnace will need its filter replaced really does depend on the general quality of the air, the size of the home, the type of furnace, and the type of filter. The best way to determine how often a filter will need to be replaced is to simply look on the instructions on the filter’s packaging. This will generally be a period of about a month to two months. However, there are modern filters that are able to last for half a year, but most high efficiency filters will need to be replaced every three months.
Looking at the overall condition of the filter when one first moves into a home is a great way to determine how often it will need to be changed in the future. A furnace filter needs to be changed once it gets covered in dirt and dust.
Should I have my furnace checked each year?
A furnace should be checked at least once every year, and the best time to have a furnace fixed is in the autumn before it starts to run for the season. Having a furnace checked will allow for one to know that it will not cause a fire, and that the furnace will not suddenly break during a cold winter night. In addition, having a furnace checked will allow for one to know that it will run as efficiently as possible.
During an inspection, a HVAC company will generally do some maintenance work on the furnace. This will involve cleaning the inside of the furnace in order to get rid of deposits of caked on soot. Similarly, things like the gas manifold, heat exchanger, and blower box will also be cleaned. The HVAC company will also calibrate the gas jets in order to make sure they produce the right amount of gas, and they will fix any problems that they happen to notice. This simply maintenance work will both extend the furnace’s lifespan, and it can make it so that it is extremely efficient.
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