Why You Should Consider a Fall Furnace Tune-Up

Nov 16

You have a lot on your plate, and you are busy. Add in the fast approaching holiday season, and you are about to go into overdrive.

Who is hosting Thanksgiving this year? You have to let the turkey thaw in the fridge for HOW many days? What are you going to get Aunt Irma for Christmas, who says she doesn’t want anything but will give you the silent treatment all of January if you take her at her word?

One thing you don’t want to be thinking about this holiday season is how you’re going to get a repair service out to your house on Christmas Eve to fix your furnace because it decided to go out on the coldest Christmas Eve we’ve had in decades. (Ask me how I know.)

Save yourself the stress and costly expense of emergency furnace repairs by taking care of your furnace BEFORE a problem arises.

It may feel like one more thing on your to-do list, but it’s better to take advantage of a Fall Furnace Tune Up now than to wait until an emergency literally leaves you out in the cold.

Is a Fall Furnace Tune-Up REALLY Necessary?

The short answer: Yes!

The long answer: Still yes.

Regular furnace maintenance means fewer repairs, more safety, less fuel used, and lower utility bills. Furnaces can live up to 25 years. However, they can need to be replaced a lot sooner if they are not properly cared for.

Furnaces not properly cared for shut down at the most inopportune times. Now, not only are you dealing with no heat during the cold winter, you are also dealing with frozen pipes because your furnace was in charge of keeping your water lines from freezing.

While regular furnace tune-ups may feel like a hassle, the benefits far outweigh any reason not to schedule maintenance for your heating systems.

Here's a simple overview of the top reasons to consider a fall furnace tune-up:

1. Proper Airflow and Clean Air

One of the main benefits of tuning up your furnace is maintaining indoor air quality during Fall. Furnaces have air filters that should be cleaned and/or replaced regularly. Excess dirt and debris build-up could mean dirty, polluted air seeps through your furnace and into your home.

Our furnace technicians at A R Engh ensure your furnace's blower is working properly and that no dirt or debris makes its way past your heating unit.

2. Prolonged Life

Outdated or unmaintained furnace systems can easily break down or eat away at your energy bills. Old thermostats have a hard time keeping a level temperature, causing the furnace to work overtime to maintain what the thermostat says.

Just because you have an “old” furnace doesn’t mean you’re doomed to an inefficient system. During a fall special furnace tune-up, specialists help give your heating system new life by pinpointing different ways to save you money while prolonging your unit's life.

3. Lower Maintenance Costs

Regular furnace maintenance will always cost less than repairs. Fall maintenance visits by a qualified furnace technician cost only a fraction of what you would pay to repair or replace your furnace.

Remember those frozen pipes we talked about? If not caught quickly, that repair alone can cost over $5,000, and that doesn’t include replacing whatever is broken in the furnace that caused the frozen pipes in the first place.

A professional furnace technician will check connections, gas valves, electrical wiring, and more to make sure your furnace work properly. Furnace technicians also have the necessary training to catch early warning signs of problems in your furnace due to cracks, rust, or aging parts. This allows them to get ahead of the repairs before they potentially cost you your entire HVAC system.

4. Save Money on Heating Bills

Furnaces can make up over 50% of your monthly energy bill, which adds up quickly during long, chilly months. However, regular furnace maintenance help furnaces to be more efficient and use less energy, saving you as much as 40% on your monthly energy bills.

Using modern tools and equipment are some of the most effective ways of making your fall and winter months more affordable. Installing a programmable thermostat and regularly changing furnace filters are two simple changes we can provide during our Fall Maintenance Special.

5. Increased Efficiency

Dust, dirt, and debris can clog up your heating unit and reduce its efficiency, forcing it to work double-time to heat your home. This can spike your energy bill and repair costs if some parts break down from excessive strain.

Routine furnace tune-ups help you stay on top of potential problems while ensuring your heating unit is always running at the best possible efficiency.

A R Engh Will Handle Your Furnace Turn-Up Needs

At A R Engh, we take pride in satisfying our clients. We will never pressure you to make changes or purchases just to improve our bottom line.

Offering furnace tune-ups, installations, and repairs is how we take care of our neighbors here in Central Minnesota. We want your home's heating system to run safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

It’s not too late to maintain your furnace before Winter sets in! We can’t help you figure out what to get Aunt Irma, but we can help make sure your heating system doesn’t give you the silent treatment.

Annie Sperides