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Another cold winter is on its way to Southern Alberta; is your furnace up to it? You should put some thought into when you last had a proper inspection of the unit. Are you aware of the telltale signs that your heating system could fail at an inopportune moment?
We have been in the business of keeping Lethbridge and Southern Alberta homes warm for 80 years now. The licensed, insured staff at Charlton & Hill Home Services are on hand with all your plumbing, HVAC and electrical needs to see your furnace is in order before the cold sets in. To make arrangements for a fall tune-up, call (587)-800-0255.
Why Put Off a Tune-Up Until Fall?
Winters in this part of the province do not wait. An afternoon can be quite mild one day and you are scraping frost from the windshield the next. There is no better time than the fall to tend to your furnace. It affords you the opportunity to put an end to minor issues before they turn into an expensive emergency.
After being left to its own devices over the summer, a furnace will pick up dust and wear down, compromising its efficiency. A fall tune-up ensures you have a system to put your faith in come winter. Too many homeowners put it off until their furnace gives out on the coldest night of the year, making for a more costly and trying repair.
Some Maintenance You Can Handle
Before the season of heating is upon you there are a couple of checks you can make to ensure smooth running:
- Every month or two, if not three, put in a new filter or clean the old one
- Put any boxes or other items out of the way around the furnace
- See that the supply and return vents throughout the house are not obstructed
- Put the thermostat on heat to make sure the furnace does its job
- Be certain your carbon monoxide detectors are in good working order with new batteries
- When the system is running, give ear to any rattling, squealing or banging
A habit as simple as having a clean filter will ease the burden on your furnace and you will see it in your energy bills by way of better airflow.
When Your Furnace Is Telling You Something
Your furnace will usually offer some indication of trouble before it quits entirely. Watch for these and you will avoid a night without heat:
- Some rooms are warm while others are not
- The pilot light is yellow or flickers rather than a solid blue
- Odd odours when you first put the furnace on
- More on and off cycling than normal
- Vents with little air coming out
- Energy costs going up for no reason
Any of the above is reason to put in a call to a pro. It is invariably less of an expense to deal with a small matter than the breakdown it becomes.
The Professional Touch
You can do much on your own but a licensed professional should be the one to do a complete tune-up to verify the safety of your system. We will be looking at things like:
- Any cracks in the heat exchanger
- The burners and ignition
- Wear on the blower motor and belts
- Electrical controls and connections
- Proper venting of the system
- Thermostat calibration
One cannot always spot a problem with the heat exchanger or venting with the untrained eye, yet those are what let carbon monoxide in. Safety is paramount.
Charlton & Hill Home Services has the reputation to back us up in Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. With a 4.8 star rating from over 900 Google reviews and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, we are the local team homeowners have trusted for 80 plus years.
Our hours are 7:30am to 8pm Monday to Friday. We also provide free estimates so there are no surprises as to what your system requires.
Make the call today to (587)-800-0255 and have your fall furnace tune-up put in the books. Do not put it off to the first deep freeze, get in touch with Charlton & Hill Home Services and face the winter assured your furnace is in good hands.
