Have you thought about maximizing your furnace efficiency this winter?.  Well, what we find is that most people don’t think about the condition of their furnace during the summer or its offseason. However, as the weather gets colder, you will be relying on your furnace to produce heat. But to keep your home warm and comfortable during the cold winter. It is important to ensure your gas furnace is working properly and efficiently, by having it serviced. So when it comes on to simple service you can do it yourself without the need to call a professional. However, others will require a licensed professional to carry them out.

What to do to maintain your furnace efficiency

There are a few simple tasks you can do to maintain your furnace efficiency. Some of these are;

• Ensuring your air filter is changed regularly and on time.
• Keep your furnace surrounding clean and free of combustible items.
• Visually inspect the furnace and it’s surrounding.

Before you do anything to your furnace, you should always ensure the power is off. Whether it’s from the breaker or from the switch on the wall. By doing so, this will protect you from an electrical shock. We don’t recommend the customer going on YouTube and trying to fix their furnace themselves. This is extremely dangerous because every situation is different and will only apply to specific types of furnaces. In addition, you can even burn your home or building to the ground by making a mistake. Therefore, Contact the professionals and have them do the job that they are trained to do.

Why Should Your Heating Equipment Or Furnace Be Serviced?

Many homeowners believe that they don’t need to maintain their heating equipment, due to the fact that it’s working. But failing to maintain the heating equipment, even though it’s working, can lead to bigger problems in the future. In conclusion, the lack of furnace maintenance can lead to major equipment failure. The best way customers can help with their heating equipment is to contact their local heating contractor.

If something unexpected happens, such as the following, contact a HVAC contractor:

•  if you hear any unusual sound coming from the furnace.
• If the system doesn’t perform as it used to.
• You notice water on the floor of the furnace.
• If you smell any rotten egg odour coming from the system.

You should also inspect the furnace and keep the mechanical area clean. Keeping the area free from potentially hazardous materials which can be flammable or might cause corrosion to the unit. You should also invest in a carbon monoxide detector. This will keep your home safe from any potential CO spillage from your furnace.

We Provide Professional Heating Repair and Services Across BC, Canada.

Proper furnace repair and maintenance should be done only by the professionals, who are trained and licensed to do so. The reason for having the experts working on your heating equipment is the fact that the system uses natural gas or propane. But we hope due to these potential dangers, this will encourage customers to choose the right individuals. So, give us a call today and speak to one of our specialists about your next heating equipment service and also to maximize your furnace efficiency.

Knowledge HVAC & Refrigeration, is a HVAC  contractor across Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley areas.