Whether your furnace has an issue with its thermostat or there’s a more precarious problem like a yellow or flickering flame, our HVAC experts here at Hurlburt are proud to be maintaining furnaces throughout the Mahtomedi – we’re aware of what Mahtomedi-specific problems to watch out for and how we can repair them.
Generally speaking, we might only need to provide a few basic fixes to get your furnace back up and running as it should be, but if our HVAC professionals happen upon something more dangerous, you’ve got a team with more than enough expertise ready to solve it and stop it from becoming a more costly fix – contact our team today to book one of our maintenance checkups.
Why Is It So Important to Maintain Your Furnace?
The main benefit of regular furnace maintenance is that you’ll stay nice and warm this winter when you need your furnace the most, but there are still a bunch of other furnace benefits that you can expect by keeping your furnace well maintained:
Increased Cost Savings In The Long Run
Longer Lifespan
Improved Efficiency
Avoid Breakdowns
Improved Safety
Better Air Quality
When Should I Get Furnace Maintenance?
Before we move any further it’s worth mentioning that if you ever notice that your furnace’s flame isn’t a strong, blue color and is either flickering or yellow instead, you must contact us for our furnace maintenance services as soon as possible as it’s generally a sign of a corroded heat exchanger – not only will this reduce how effective your furnace functions but more importantly it poses a significant risk of leaking carbon monoxide.
With that said, even if you aren’t noticing some of the more dangerous risks out there, I’d typically suggest that you book Hurlburt’s furnace maintenance services twice a year if you can, as this way you’ll not be risking being stuck in those 3.2°F temperatures throughout winter in Mahtomedi – naturally, you should be scheduling these checkups throughout fall or summer as you’re not going to be using your furnace at this point just yet.
The Most Common Issues with Furnaces in Mahtomedi, MN
Despite all the maintenance you can get, the reality is that Mahtomedi as a city simply has a lot of awkward climates for your furnace to perform smoothly in, so there are always things that can go wrong with it:
Excess Humidity Stemming From The Lake: Before White Bear Lake is frozen over during the winter, the humidity that stems from it throughout summer can overwhelm your furnace’s heat exchanger and slowly corrode it, which, as mentioned, can result in poisonous carbon monoxide leaks.
Build-Ups of Pollen and Allergens: From Katherine Abbott Park to Chautauqua Park, all of the various nature trails and woodlands surrounding Mahtomedi can result in high pollen and allergen levels that ultimately clog your furnace’s air filters and make it run less efficiently (which will therefore cost you more money in the long run).
Stay Toasty This Winter with a Furnace You Can Rely On
While I’ve recommended that you schedule our maintenance services twice a year before winter hits, I appreciate that not all of our customers will have the time or funds to be this proactive about their furnaces – especially when the main thing on your mind is how you can be outside and enjoy the 80.6°F weather throughout summer before you’re back in a nicely air-conditioned home.
Don’t stress if you’ve not had the foresight to do this, though, as our team of HVAC professionals is here year-round to provide emergency furnace repairs to prevent you from being stuck in the way below-freezing temperatures this winter – we’re based close to Mahtomedi and will be able to send an expert over to make the necessary repairs promptly after you call us.
Having said this, it’s quite a common occurrence for our HVAC technicians to notice that the sum of all the repairs we’d need to make when providing furnace repair services is usually higher than it would be just to buy and install a new furnace altogether. Naturally, we’re always still available if you’d prefer to go down the furnace repair route, but as we’re always aiming to find the most affordable option for our customers, it might be something you want to consider after we’ve checked your heating system out.
So, if this is the case with your particular furnace, I’d definitely recommend scheduling our furnace installation services instead so that you’re taking advantage of the most cost-effective option – this is especially recommended if the current furnace that you’re using is between 15 and 20 years old already as past this point you can only expect to find more issues with your furnace due to regular wear and tear.
If you want to hear more about the various services on offer here at Hurlburt – whether you’re interested in 24/7 furnace repairs or new installations and maintenance – don’t hesitate to speak with one of our certified HVAC experts now. Keep toasty this winter and call our team today at (715) 283-4422.
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