Why Is Regular Furnace Maintenance So Important?
If furnace maintenance sounds like a glorified warranty program, you might be hesitant to the idea of getting a plan set up. But, unlike warranties, where the only benefit comes after something has gone wrong, furnace maintenance programs are proactively helpful! There are countless benefits to having a regularly scheduled maintenance appointment. Here are just a few to consider:
Maintain Manufacturer’s Warranty
When you or the previous homeowner purchased your home’s furnace, the furnace likely came with a manufacturer’s warranty. The length of this warranty varies from furnace to furnace, and there is oftentimes even an option to extend it. However, the warranty also typically comes with some stipulations. One of these stipulations is almost always that you have to have your furnace regularly maintained by an HVAC professional. Without doing so, you risk voiding your warranty, meaning when it comes time to get your furnace repaired, the manufacturer might not be obligated to cover the cost of the repair.
Decrease The Risk Of Larger Damage
More often than not, large damage to your furnace doesn’t start large. Oftentimes, it starts as a small repair need that slowly grows and grows until it is unavoidable. And while there are times when your furnace just one day decides to call it quits, we believe that regular inspection and maintenance of your furnace can allow our team to catch the damage while it is small and prevent it from ever growing past an unmanageable threshold. The goal of furnace maintenance is to catch small problems early to lower the chance of large damage, saving you money and heartache in the long run.
Increase Energy Savings
Because the goal of furnace maintenance is to find and address damage while the need is still relatively small, one result is that your furnace stays relatively well-maintained and therefore remains efficient for longer. This increased efficiency can have a direct impact on your energy bill savings. When your furnace doesn’t have to fight hard to keep your home at your desired temperature, then it doesn’t have to run as long, which means it is consuming less energy. Ultimately, this can lead to a lowered energy bill month to month.
Peace of Mind
Finally, one of the best benefits of having a regular maintenance plan for your furnace is simply the peace of mind of knowing that your furnace is in good hands. When your furnace is regularly inspected, you aren’t constantly worrying if that sound you just heard was your furnace breaking down. When an HVAC technician is regularly coming out to your home to inspect your furnace, you’re able to ask all of your questions and be reassured that there isn’t hidden damage to your furnace. And if the damage is there, then it is quickly found and repaired with a maintenance plan! This peace of mind can help ensure that your winter season isn’t filled with fear—just a home filled with warmth.
