FURNACE TUNE-UP SERVICE IN SPRUCE GROVE AND EDMONTON
Extend Your Furnace’s Life With Furnace Tune-up Services
Furnace Tune-up for a Happier Home
Having a furnace tune-up service done regularly can significantly increase how comfortable it is in your home. A clogged filter, dusty, or dirty furnace unit and connected air ducts can cause your home to feel stale, and dry. To avoid this, it is recommended to have a furnace tune-up service applied to your home semi-annually.
Failing to keep up with furnace tune-ups could cost you more money and stress in the long run. If the proper maintenance and cleaning isn’t kept up with, your furnace may be unable to heat your home correctly, heating some rooms more than others, or not at all. This could lead to increased utility bills from your furnace having to work harder to keep your home at a set temperature.
There are measures that you can take in-between tune-ups to help keep you furnace working at optimal efficiency, such as:
- Changing your furnace or HVAC filter every month or when the indicator light on your system comes on.
- Keeping leaves, sticks, and other debris away from the outdoor unit and ducts.
- Making sure the indoor air supply and return registers are not blocked or covered.
Furnace tune-up service costs are relatively affordable when compared to the costs of repairs or furnace replacements, usually ranging from $150 to $400 annually depending on the type of furnace or HVAC unit.
What We Test During Your Furnace Tune-up
Your furnace isn’t just one unit—it is part of your home. This means a furnace tune-up will involve the furnace along with components that help it run smoothly. Our qualified technicians will do a thorough check of the entire system’s performance, including:
- Observing and cleaning your furnace’s gas burners and ignitors.
- Examining the heat exchanger for cracks that can cause life-threatening carbon monoxide leaks or fires if undetected.
- Observing airflow and blower operation to make sure the furnace is operating correctly.
- Checking the gas valve to ensure the right fuel pressure is sent to the furnace.
- Examining the electrical-power components for any damage.
- Checking the pilot light on older furnaces.
Furnace Tune-up Checklist, Keeping Everything in Check
Cross Country Mechanical follows industry standards for furnace tune-up services, always being as thorough and complete as possible. Our furnace tune-up checklist includes:
- Checking fuel line connections.
- Inspecting ductwork, checking for any damage or leaks.
- Calibrating your thermostat.
- Checking for any gas leaks.
- Thoroughly inspecting and cleaning burners and exchangers.
- Performing safety tests to identify if there is any carbon monoxide present.
- Checking how the ignition system is functioning.
- Tightening and lubricating any wiring, electronics, or connections.
- Monitoring the voltage and amperage of the blower and draft motor.
Benefits of Regular Furnace Tune-up Services
Safety is the number one benefit of regular furnace tune-up services. Furnaces use fuel to create heat, like natural gas or oil. These fuel sources work wonderfully for keeping our homes warm and comfortable through the coldest nights, but they do come with some risks—carbon monoxide being the biggest. To avoid potentially life-threatening gas leaks, it is important to keep your furnace in tip-top shape with regular tune-ups.
Improved energy efficiency is another key benefit to staying up to date with furnace tune-up services. When your furnace is in good working order, it doesn’t have to work as hard or as long to meet the set heating needs. This keeps your utility bill costs lower and help you to avoid costly repairs down the road.