Just because winter is coming to a close doesn’t mean that it’s time to overlook your furnace until next winter. The safest way to prepare for any season is to tune up your furnace now and ensure that it is all set for when it’s needed. Sure, in a few weeks you will be turning your thermostat off from the ‘heat’ setting, but don’t forget about that final winter checklist thing to ensure that your furnace won’t cause you any sudden issues this summer and next early fall.
Trusting your furnace after months of not using it is always a wager. It isn’t realistic to trust that months of winter means you can forget about your system. That, on top of months of inactivity with your furnace in the summer, can cause maintenance difficulties and dirt logjam, especially if there is no planned tune-up.
So why right now? Why is tuning your furnace useful?
Regular furnace service can help you avoid a number of likely problems throughout the year, including:
- Unsafe situations with gas or oil issues in your furnace
- More intricate furnace problems that could create possible furnace replacement
- Lowered efficiency, due to a wornout furnace
- A voided warranty after irregular maintenance over time
Forgetting annual furnace service and leaving it to chance with Mankato area weather is not the greatest option.
The best way to think about your furnace is to look at it like your car. Vehicles always need specific routine maintenance to keep everything operating smoothly, and without this maintenance, the lifetime of your car would lower. It’s the same for your furnace, and the best time to arrange service is now before you forget! If you want to discover more about what the team at Northern Comfort Inc can do for you and your furnace this season, give us a call at 507-387-6596.