The importance of furnace maintenance

January 24, 2017

We’re sure you have things you’d rather spend your money on than unnecessary furnace repairs, which is why it’s so important to keep up with annual furnace maintenance. This is a chance for you to get ahead of complications before they start. Anyone that has lived here awhile knows how winters in Mankato area can get and you don’t want to be left without heat due to a sudden furnace breakdown. The team at Northern Comfort Inc will keep your hard-working furnace operating smoothly this season. Regular furnace maintenance gives us time to identify existing problems that could lead to a furnace repair down the road.

See your furnace maintenance as you do getting the oil changed in your car. Your furnace is a mechanical system with a lot of moving parts that need to be checked to ensure you’re not on the path towards a breakdown this winter. The experts at Northern Comfort Inc in Mankato area will inspect both your wiring and every moving part of your furnace to keep your furnace that your furnace is functioning as it should this season and many seasons to come.

Something you can do to keep your furnace performing efficiently throughout the year, and something we mention a lot – check your air filter. The troubles a dirty air filter can create are endless, and the solution is easy – change your air filter. It’s such an easy thing to do and it is vital for the life and efficiency of your system. A dirty air filter can lead to a domino effect of problems within your system. A dirty filter blocks air flow which makes your furnace to work harder to keep up with your thermostat, which negatively effects your system’s efficiency and the added wear and tear will shorten your system’s life. Your air filter also has an effect on your home’s indoor air quality as all the air inside your home flows through it. A dirty filter means polluted air.

The longer you wait to get a problem fixed, the more time it has to further damage your system. When it comes to your furnace it’s best to be proactive and address issues before they become a breakdown, along with an unexpected bill. Now is the perfect time to schedule your furnace maintenance with Northern Comfort Inc in Mankato area, give us a call at 507-387-6596.