All the day-to-day responsibilities that come with owning a house, make people neglect their furnace easily. Many people don’t think about their furnace until they come home one day to a cold house. Some people just tend to skip furnace maintenance because it was working fine last year and will be alright this year too. But what if it isn’t fine? What if it has developed dirt, soot, and moisture from the summer humidity. There can also be several other issues that need to be addressed before fall.
Many people consider furnace maintenance unnecessary and just a waste of money, when in reality, it is quite the opposite, furnace maintenance can save you from a lot of discomfort and expense. Going into fall with an efficient furnace means that you will pay less for gas and electricity this year.
This blog will explain the top ways regular furnace maintenance can save you money and time.
Energy Efficient
The biggest expense associated with a furnace is the cost of heating energy it uses. Whether your furnace runs on gas, electricity, propane, oil, or any other energy source, it contributes a lot to your utility bills. While a well-maintained furnace will use the least amount of energy and save you money on your monthly bills.
Prevents Expensive Repairs
Furnace repairs are often considered as something that can be delayed, procrastinated, and non-worthy. But regular maintenance can save a lot of money for you in the long run. When a professional furnace repair technician performs a maintenance check, they repair and replace the components before they can cause a bigger issue.
For example, a condensate drain cleaning can save you from much bigger and expensive repairs. If a condensate pipe is clogged or blocked, it will cause the water to flow back, causing furnace leaks. These leaks can not only destroy the furnace flooring but can also damage your furnace’s functional parts.
Similarly, a small problem like a miss-angled flue can cause furnace leaks. A simple fix during regular maintenance checks can prevent this from becoming a bigger problem. Hence, regular maintenance activities can save you a lot of money by preventing the need for expensive repairs.
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Increase Furnace Efficiency
Just like regular visits to the dentist and doctor keep you healthy, regular furnace maintenance keeps your furnace efficient. A well-maintained furnace runs more efficiently and saves you a lot of money on your monthly energy bills.
Small issues like a dirty filter, or semi-clogged drain, or a rust condensate can make your furnace work harder and use more energy to keep your home warm.
Avoid Emergency Repairs
A routine maintenance check-up is much cheaper than an emergency call. If your furnace breaks down on a cold night, you will surely need an emergency and furnace repair services. In Edmonton winter can become costly, partially due to its high demand for furnace technicians and for-profit purposes.
You can avoid all these extra fees by conducting a regular furnace maintenance checkup at the onset of fall. A serviced and maintained furnace will not only save you money but also give you peace of mind.
Lengthen The Lifespan Of Your Furnace
A regularly tuned up and well-maintained furnace will work efficiently for many more years compared to one that is left neglected. Furnaces are long-term investments and their replacements are hefty. Replacing a furnace will involve the unit cost, installation cost, fitting, and connectivity costs, while simple regular furnace repairs and maintenance check-ups ensure long-term furnace efficiency and keep your home warm and cozy in Edmonton’s harsh winter season.
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At Nor Can Heating & Air our expert HVAC technicians repair, maintain, install, and replace air conditioning, furnaces, water heaters, humidifiers, and other ventilation systems. We offer great workmanship, customer service, at affordable prices. Looking to get your furnace up-to-date to face the cold Edmonton winter, contact us today and keep your home warm and cozy with an efficient furnace.
