Top Three Reasons You Should Clean Your Furnace this Fall!

Summer is quickly coming to a close, and you shouldn’t wait for the temperature to drop before checking that your furnace is in proper working order. Once the cold sets in, you’ll need your furnace to work at its full capacity. You won’t want to find out in January that it’s full of dust and costing you twice as much to heat your home.

A Furnace Cleaning and Inspection can Prevent Breakdowns

HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) experts say that most emergency calls related to heat failure are caused by poor furnace maintenance. For Canadians everywhere, that’s good news. It means you can avoid the nightmare of a broken furnace just by scheduling a proper furnace and duct cleaning, as well as an annual check-up. Accumulated dirt in the air conducts of your heating system makes your equipment work harder and shortens its lifespan. A small investment in the fall to get your furnace inspected and cleaned can save you from having to prematurely buy a new furnace and the stress of shivering in the middle of the night.

Health Hazards

Grime, dust, debris, mould, pollen, and other things accumulate in the ducts as air travels through your HVAC system. From there, they’re pushed into your home where you and your family breathe the air and all those microscopic nasties. This is why people tend to get sick when the heater is turned on in the fall. All the various allergen and filth that have built up and just sat in the ducts during the warm months are now flying through your house. To avoid this situation, you need to have your HVAC equipment cleaned before you turn the furnace back on; an annual fall cleaning and tune-up is necessary to preserve the health of your family.

Energy Economy

Dust buildup affects your HVAC system’s efficiency. Dirty filters, fans, and vents make it harder for the air to circulate and the furnace labours to heat the house, which requires more energy and raises your utility bill. Instead of paying higher monthly fees for your energy usage, it’s better to invest in affordable annual furnace cleaning. After all, each year of use brings more dust and gunk; this reduces your HVAC system’s efficiency. However, annual furnace tune-ups can help clear out the mess and keep your furnace in excellent condition year after year. The math is simple: keeping your furnace clean will reduce your energy bill significantly, which compared to the cost of the service is completely worth it!

Having regular check-ups on your HVAC system in the fall will help you prevent system failures during the winter months. In addition, it helps reduce the risk of health issues caused by dirty, polluted air circulating in your home. Finally, think of the cost of this service as money well spent to ultimately reduce your utility bills. Give your family a breath of fresh air, and call Fresh Air Furnace!