There are few homeowners that want to replace the furnace in their homes before it is absolutely necessary. This is a large investment that many aren’t excited to make. However, there is going to come a time when it is unavoidable. To help kick that can down the road a bit, there are several things that homeowners can do to extend the life of the furnace that they currently have in their home. LV Heating & Cooling is here to share our best tips to help extend the life of your furnace and help you avoid replacement until you absolutely have to.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Furnace
We would like to take a close look at some of the things that homeowners can do to keep their furnace running well and efficiently. The more efficient the furnace is running, the longer it is going to last.
– Heating Maintenance: Just like anything else, the way that you maintain your furnace is going to be a big factor in how long it will last. If you are neglecting your furnace maintenance, you can expect to get fewer years out of it. Make sure you are calling on professionals to perform seasonal maintenance on your furnace to ensure it is ready to keep your home warm this winter. They will clean it and make any necessary repairs to get it ready for the winter season.
– Pay Attention to Airflow: Another thing that you need to think about is the airflow that your furnace is getting. It all starts with the filter in your unit. This needs to be replaced on a regular basis. It will be replaced during your maintenance appointment, but you will have to replace it more than once throughout the winter season depending on the filter you have in your unit. You should also check he space around the furnace to ensure that there aren’t objects that are impeding the airflow to the unit. Make sure there is plenty of space around your furnace.
– Check the Vents: The vents in your home are strategically placed to help maximize the furnace you have in your home. If you have half the vents covered or closed, it is going to have an impact on how efficiently your furnace can run. Check vents and make sure they aren’t covered or closed.
– Winterize the House: You can also winterize your home to help ensure your furnace doesn’t have to run more to keep your home warm this winter. Replace the weather stripping around the doors, replace caulking around windows, and make sure that there is ample insulation in your attic.
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If you haven’t had your furnace maintained this cold winter season yet, you can turn to LV Heating & Cooling to help. We will make sure your furnace is up and ready to go when the weather finally starts to cool off. Call us today!
