It’s that time of the year again—time for the clock to “spring” forward. This is also an ideal time of year for furnace maintenance for many reasons, which we outline below. One of the most convenient though is that the March time-change can serve as a reminder for your HVAC’s annual needs.
Qualified HVAC contractors provide comprehensive springtime tune-up services that incorporate a wide array of heating-specific enhancements. Regular furnace maintenance will provide many performance and operational benefits that extend over the equipment's lifetime. Let’s explore why March’s time change is a good time for furnace tune-ups too.
There are many benefits to a spring tune-up, but these are the top 5:
Furnaces tend to break down at the beginning of the winter season or during especially severe weather. There is nothing more frustrating than a broken furnace when the service provider is unavailable. Since HVAC contractors usually have a light spring backlog, they can service your furnace promptly and completely, which will reduce the chances of an unexpected malfunction. To help promote their business during the spring, many dealers offer special discounts for tune-up services.
When furnace problems remain unaddressed, they can dramatically reduce indoor comfort. Airflow obstructions and restrictions reduce capacity, which can result in drafts, high utility bills, stale air and poor humidity control. This can help with spring allergies in the short-term.
A furnace tune-up can help identify minor issues before they affect system performance. Worn parts force other components in the system to work harder and longer to meet the indoor load. Over time, this may cause your furnace appliance to fail completely which will cost a whole lot more than preventative maintenance.
As part of a total maintenance program, a spring tune-up will ensure your furnace is calibrated for maximum performance during the next winter season. Service technicians will also inspect your home for obvious structural deficiencies that waste energy and reduce comfort. This includes leaky ductwork, perimeter gaps and inadequate insulation.
A furnace tune-up will optimize performance, which can help lower fuel costs and reduce accumulated runtime hours. A properly maintained furnace will provide better comfort over an extended lifecycle.
Furnaces tend to remain unnoticed until they malfunction or operational costs unexpectedly rise. When a part fails due to stress or wear, the resulting repairs can be expensive and inconvenient.
A springtime tune-up will help ensure that your furnace delivers performance that meets the manufacturer’s guidelines and provides sufficient capacity to keep your home warm and comfortable. Factory-trained and NATE-certified technicians are dispatched to your home or office to identify small problems before they can affect system performance.
A furnace tune-up package incorporates a variety of vital services, including:
Modern furnaces deliver exceptional levels of comfort, enhanced efficiency and low noise when compared to models manufactured just over a decade ago. Advances in technology have helped to improve indoor comfort while lowering fuel consumption. To help maintain efficiency and performance, an annual spring furnace tune-up is highly recommended by experts. The shoulder season also means better contractor availability.
If you need to book a furnace maintenance service in Burlington or Oakville, contact us before the time changes!
