Servicing your heating system annually in the fall or early winter season can help you avoid complications of receiving indoor warmth as the temperature drops lower and lower. Homeowners should consider having a technician service their system to avoid costly repairs, extend the system’s longevity, and avoid unexpected breakdowns. Implementing a service agreement (a contract between a customer and company that guarantees seasonal service checkups) for your system can bring much convenience, such as reminders from the company around the time to schedule an appointment near winter season and even discounts on the repairs for units. Service agreements at Air Integrity HVAC are available for a multitude of different heating systems.
Some common heating systems include gas furnaces (use combustible gas to generate heat throughout a home), electric resistance heaters (contain heat strips in an air handler unit like a toaster or hair dryer but much larger), and heat pump systems (outdoor condensing units use electricity to run in reverse of cooling mode to provide indoor heat). There are two common gases for furnaces: Natural gas (uses a utility pipeline) and propane (stored in an outdoor storage tank). Customers with gas furnaces can avoid safety hazards such as gas and Carbon Monoxide (CO) leaks through regular checkups. It is recommended to have CO detectors and smoke alarms installed, which will also benefit from servicing. Additionally, electric resistance heaters will need to receive tune ups to avoid a complete breakdown due to dust and debris on the heating component. And lastly, heat pumps will have increased longevity, unclogged filters, and better efficiency with HVAC tune ups.
Heating systems typically use more energy than other systems within a house; statistics show that it makes up 29% of the utility bill. Statistics also show that receiving proper maintenance of heating systems can save 30% of the cost concerning your utility bill. These inspections or tune ups are not only beneficial for the common systems, but also for boilers, electric space heaters, radiators, and many more. Overall, customers cannot go wrong with ensuring that their heating systems are being inspected yearly.
~Naveonna