Is It Time For A New Furnace?

How old is your furnace? No matter how old it is, it needs regular repair as long as it's in operation. And while you may think Scottsdale Furnace isn't necessary simply because you live in a warm climate, you'd be wrong. The fact is, if you've got a heating system (or heating/cooling system), you need heating repair Phoenix to make sure everything is functioning smoothly on a regular basis. Not only is it cost effective to do so, but it could even save your life by pinpointing things like carbon monoxide leaks.

What can Scottsdale Furnace do for you?

Checking your furnace and repairing anything you see may be something you can do yourself if you're very well-versed in the sort of thing, but be careful. Furnace repair Phoenix is best undertaken by professionals who know what they're doing. Doing the job improperly could certainly cost you more money, to be sure, but it could also cause hazards to occur, such as fire, carbon monoxide leaks, and more. Your best bet is to hire a professional to heating repair Phoenix for you, and then have that professional teach you how to do maintenance on your own system between professional checkups for simple things, like changing filters.

Scheduling yearly maintenance

At the very least, you need to have your heating and cooling system checked yearly, more often if you run it all the time. Furnace repair Phoenix professionals can check over your system and make sure everything is running smoothly, that nothing is in disrepair, that filters are working properly so that there are no "clogs" in the system, and replace those filters as necessary. (It's a good idea to replace you filters yourself every three months or so in addition to your professional checkups.)

Drafts

Your heating and cooling system may also have drafts in it, and these should be sealed off for best efficiency. If you don't seal off these drafts, your heating and cooling system could run on overdrive, and could actually drive up your energy bill or even shorten your heating and cooling system's lifespan.

Electrical connections and other sundries

Things that need to be inspected on a regular basis are electrical connections (tightened if necessary), and the controls of the system. The system should also start, operate and stop properly, automatically to maintain temperature control. The condensate drain should be checked to make sure it's clear, so that you don't get water damage or high humidity indoors as applicable. Finally, all moving parts should be lubricated so that friction is reduced in motors, etc., thus reducing your electric bill.

Replacing your heating and cooling system when necessary

Even the most well maintained heating and cooling system will at some point need replacement. If this is necessary, your furnace repair Phoenix professionals can tell you that, too. If your system is more than 10 years old, it's a good bet that even if it's in good repair, you may save yourself some significant money in energy costs by having it replaced.