The Importance of Heat Tune-Ups

Older heating systems and furnaces need a little attention and care to remain in good condition and to make sure you get the best possible efficiency throughout the year. If a heating tune-up isn’t conducted each year, older HVAC systems are more likely to become inefficient fast while it also increases the risk of failures, especially with cold weather when it must work harder. heat tune-ups by the professional HVAC experts at bluefrog of San Antonio, TX prolongs the lifespan of heating systems. Also, it gives you peace of mind about looming breakdowns, having to replace the heating system soon, or higher than normal utility bills.

If your furnace has been running without problems for the past few years, you may think it’s not worthwhile to schedule a heating tune-up before next winter. Furnaces and heating systems experience wear and tear while working hard through the year. Although this may not lead to breakdowns, it will result in your furnace’s efficiency decreasing over time, and this in turn will translate to higher than normal utility bills. One way to keep your energy bills reasonable is to do heat tune-ups each year, leaving you with a cleaned and inspected heating system. This offsets the damage done by wear and tear and takes care of efficiency losses, restoring your heating system to the best possible performance.

Furnace Tune-Up Checklist

When you tune up your car regularly, it will safeguard it from normal wear and tear while ensuring it keeps running at the best possible level. The same principle is true for the parts in a furnace. But what does a heating tune-up include?

A bluefrog of San Antonio, TX furnace tune-up checklist includes:

• Advice from experts. Our technical professionals will help you answer all questions you might have about heating systems, including how they can be improved to ensure it’s in excellent health. If you’re thinking you should add dehumidifiers or humidifiers, carbon monoxide detectors, equipment to clean the air, or do an upgrade for your HVAC system, our expertise is yours to command.
• Wiring. Ensuring connections are secure and wires tight will help eliminate costly repairs and other issues.
• Duct connection inspection. To make sure you get the optimum performance we ensure proper airflow throughout the heating system and your home.
• Inspection. This includes checking the gas pressure, flame operation, and the heat exchanger.
• Adjustment. Maximum furnace efficiency will be achieved once the furnace’s burners are adjusted and cleaned.
• Blower compartment cleanout. Airborne dust and dirt are continuously drawn in by HVAC systems. A blower wheel that is not clean is not efficient and this will result in higher energy bills.
• Air filters. The cleanliness of an air filter will have an impact on both the quality of the indoor air and the energy efficiency of the system. Replacing air filters regularly or cleaning them where possible is critical for a furnace to keep operating smoothly.
• Pilot lights or igniters. These will be inspected to ensure they operate properly.
• Additional checks. We also perform a safety check to ensure there is no carbon monoxide leak that may be hazardous for any home occupants.

Are Tune-Ups Required for Heat Pumps?

Heat pumps have the dual function of cooling and heating a home. This is the reason we recommend heat pumps be tuned up semi-annually. A heat pump is the central air system that performs the functions of an air conditioner and a furnace. Tune-ups for the AC should be scheduled before summer and for the furnace before winter.

The tune-up checklist used for furnaces differs slightly from what may be on a checklist for heat pump tune-ups due to the differences between the types of equipment.

Are Tune-Ups Required for New Heating Systems?

Homeowners are often not sure whether it’s worthwhile to tune up new heating systems. Just like new cars, new heating systems should be regularly maintained, and heat tune-ups should be performed annually. This is one of the best ways to help ensure a new system will work properly for as long as specified. A new furnace normally lasts from 15 to 20 years, but this is only true if annual heat tune-ups are done regularly. If this isn’t the case, the system will likely fail much sooner.

Call Us Today to Schedule a Heat Tune-Up!

As a furnace normally lasts from 15 to 20 years if it is well-maintained, it’s worthwhile to do them regularly to safeguard your investment. Our HVAC pros handle tune-ups on all major systems used in San Antonio, TX. Call bluefrog Plumbing + Drain + HVAC of San Antonio, TX today at 210-876-1629 to book an appointment or to find out more about our wide range of services.