3 Ways to Maintain Your Heating System
Your home’s heating system is vital to your comfort level in the winter months, but without proper care and maintenance, your heater can easily begin to function less efficiently–or malfunction altogether! After all, no one wants to deal with the discomfort and high costs that come along with heating system repairs in the coldest months of the year. Fortunately, there are three easy steps you can take in maintaining your heater in preparation for the colder months ahead:
Clean or Replace Heater Filter
You may have heard that air filters need to be cleaned or replaced monthly, but do you know why? As simple as this piece is, it has an important role in maintaining the efficiency of your whole air system. When filters become dirty, your heating system works harder than necessary to blow air throughout the home. This creates extra strain on your heater, and ultimately can lead to repair issues or decrease the lifespan of your system entirely.
Complete Heater Repairs, Even if They’re Minor
Maybe you are already aware of a small heater issue you didn’t repair last winter season, or maybe you haven’t checked for any issues because everything seems to be running well. However, whether or not you know about any problems your heater has, you can’t underestimate the value of repairing your heating system. Even the most minor of issues can grow into major ones if ignored for too long. Now that the new cold weather season is approaching, schedule repair service today to save you time, money, and comfort in the long-run.
Tune-Up Your System
One last step you should take is scheduling a professional tune-up for your system every year. Typically, this should be completed prior to turning on your heat for the first time each year, but can be done at any time during the season (better late than never!). A tune-up is great for restoring your system to like-new condition and boosting performance and energy efficiency.
Schedule Heater Maintenance with Quick Servant
Regular heater maintenance can help you keep repairs to a minimum, improve energy efficiency and delay a total system replacement. Quick Servant has been serving the Baltimore area heater service needs since 1979. Our fast and reliable technicians can make sure you’ll stay warm all winter long, especially for any holiday guests who may be visiting this season. Call us today or set up your appointment online.