There aren't many things more frustrating than an air conditioning that refuses to run. A hot, muggy home can make your space incredibly uncomfortable, which is why I have always focused on maintaining my air conditioning system. Unfortunately, I still run into problems from time to time and I am sure that all of you do, which is one of the reasons I decided to build this website. Check out these posts for more information about keeping your system working beautifully, even if you aren't naturally good at fixing things. You never know, making the right changes could dramatically improve your summertime experience.
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Keeping Your HVAC System In Great Condition
Three Furnace Care Tips
Herbert Franklin
There are few appliances that are more important to the comfort of your home than the furnace. Yet, these appliances can be easy for homeowners to overlook or take for granted. To make it easier to get the most out of this system, you will need to be aware of these basic furnace care tips.
Understand The Steps For Minimizing Wear And Tear
Replacing and repairing your furnace can be a rather expensive investment to make. As a result, you will want to ensure that you are minimizing the wear and tear that the unit suffers. To this end, having the system serviced each year can be among the most important things that you do for it. These visits allow a furnace repair technician to tune up the motor to the blower as well as test the flow of fuel and the burner. Making sure that these components are in good condition will help ensure that your unit is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Keep The Flue Clear
Oil burning furnaces must have ample ventilation because the oil will produce potentially hazardous fumes as it combusts. To allow these fumes to vent out of the home, your furnace will have a flue. Yet, flues can gradually start to become blocked due to dust and soot gathering along the walls of it. Making sure that these fumes are able to vent out of your home will require you to have the flue professionally cleaned every few years.
Regularly Look For Corrosion On The Exterior Unit
It can be common for homeowners to have their furnace in the basement or another hidden area of the home. Sadly, these areas are often more prone to suffering high humidity, which can cause corrosion to form on the exterior of the furnace. In severe instances, this corrosion can cause holes to form, which will allow the heat to escape from the furnace. To prevent needing to replace your furnace, you should perform monthly visual inspections to look for rust. When rust is found, you will need to gently sand it off before applying a metal sealant to the furnace. This simple step will greatly reduce the risk of your furnace falling victim to this type of damage.
Making sure that your furnace is working as efficiently as possible does not have to be a difficult task as you can use a few basic tips to avoid some of the more routine oversights. By understanding the importance of having the system serviced to reduce wear and tear, keeping the flue clean and looking for corrosion, you can help ensure that your furnace works efficiently. Contact an HVAC company like One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning to have your system serviced.
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