Fall is here. Days getting shorter. School in session. Football. Halloween just around the corner. The air is crisp. But that crispness will turn into cold as we approach winter. That means you will be using your furnace. And that means of course that it is time for you to get your furnace tuned up. Here are the eight benefits of a furnace tune up.
1.Prevent that “furnace fail.” The basic purpose of a furnace tune up is to prepare it for the cold and make sure your it doesn’t conk out on a frigid day.
2. Comfort. You will want your home to be nice and toasty (or at least livable if you like your home to be a little cooler), especially when you walk in from the cold. And you’ll want that feeling in every room; the tune up will ensure air flows evenly throughout the house.
3. Save money. The tune up can help you save money in three ways:
a. Lower utility bills. A tuned-up furnace will run more efficiently, using less energy to heat your home and thus reducing your heating bills.
b. Minimizes repair costs. The tune up will detect minor problems such as wear and tear on parts or dust build up. These problems can be fixed at a relatively small cost before they become significant problems that are expensive to fix or could even require you to buy a new unit.
c. Extends the life of your furnace. Cleaning and lubricating parts such as the blower motor eliminates wear and tear and can extend the life of your unit. And since time is money, this will save you money.
4. Stay healthy. The tune up includes installing a new air filter to prevent bacteria, dirt, dust and other particulates and allergens from entering your living space, ensuring the air circulating through your home is clean. If not eliminated, these can cause health risks, especially for little children, the elderly, and people with respiratory ailments.
5. Stay safe. The inspection can also identify safety hazards such as cracks in the heat exchanges and carbon monoxide and gas leaks.
6. Help the environment. Running more efficiently also is good for the environment.
7. Maintain warranty protection. Many warranties require annual tune ups. Failure to have a furnace tune up could invalidate the warranty. You don’t want that.
8. Peace of mind. You have enough to worry about. The tune up will provide comfort that your furnace is in tip top shape, operating safely and efficiently.
Contact Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric for Your Annual Furnace Tune Up
The skilled HVAC technicians at Ravinia Plumbing can provide a furnace tune up that will provide all the benefits outlined above. Our customers have relied on us since 1928 (that’s 97 years!) for quality products, knowledgeable technicians, and superior service, including 24/7/365 emergency service. That is why we’ve made a name for ourselves as the most trusted plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical company in Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest suburbs. Contact Ravinia Plumbing today to schedule an appointment.