One crucial part of your new home is the furnace. Whether you’ve bought a new home, your furnace is a little old, or it just doesn’t seem to be operating properly, you may be in need of some help from professionals to clean and maintain your furnace. Although it may not seem like a big deal, a properly operating furnace will make sure you’re comfortable all throughout the year.
However, a furnace won’t care for itself. Holding out hope that your furnace will last a lifetime won’t cut it. Furnace cleaning & maintenance is an important part of homeownership. Here are some tips to make sure that your furnace stays in working order for many years to come.
Replace or Clean Your Filter
Start with an easy fix! If your furnace just needs a little refresh, try cleaning the filter on your furnace. However, if you can’t remember the last time you swapped out your furnace filter, it’s probably time for a new one. Filters come in many options ranging from super inexpensive to quite a bit more. These filters also, thus, range in efficiency. When it comes to duct cleaning, your filter could potentially cause some problems depending on the efficiency of your system.
When a filter is seen as more “efficient” it means that it has smaller areas for the dust particles to move. In effect, the dust particles won’t get through the filter as easily. The more efficient, expensive filter stops more dust particles than “less efficient” filters, and the amount of dust can build up quicker on the filter. When the filter is clogged, your HVAC system can then begin to struggle to filter air through meaning it’s working harder and racking up your utility bill.
Your filter will continue to keep debris and protect the furnace, but your airflow is now compromised. This means that cleaning and replacing your filters is important to ensure that your duct stays clean and that your system isn’t overworked.
Though the price tag and quality are certainly something you should consider, especially if you have a breathing condition like asthma, changing your filter regularly will always do some good. Your indoor air quality will certainly thank you.
Air filter replacement doesn’t solve every problem, however.
Stay Regular with Vent and Air Duct Cleaning
It’s very important to make sure that there are no flammable objects in the immediate vicinity of your furnace. We know that it can be tempting to use that coveted free space next to the furnace to store those old yearbooks and boxes, but it’s imperative that those objects steer clear of the furnace. Your furnace room isn’t storage space and using it as such could put you and your family at risk.
Overall, furnace cleaning and maintenance shouldn’t be a huge stress in your new home so long as you check in on it regularly. Follow these tips and your furnace will be stress-free too!
Make Sure Your Furnace’s Surroundings are Clear
It’s very important to make sure that there are no flammable objects in the immediate vicinity of your furnace. We know that it can be tempting to use that coveted free space next to the furnace to store those old yearbooks and boxes, but it’s imperative that those objects steer clear of the furnace. Your furnace room isn’t storage space and using it as such could put you and your family at risk.
Overall, furnace cleaning and maintenance shouldn’t be a huge stress in your new home so long as you check in on it regularly. Follow these tips and your furnace will be stress-free too!
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If you’re interested in getting your HVAC duct system cleaned, ENVIRO-AIR can help assess the condition of your system and get it running efficiently. Contact us for more information.