While furnaces don’t require excessive maintenance, some routine HVAC maintenance is crucial for keeping it running efficiently and utility costs down. Failure to regularly inspect and perform regular maintenance can result in problems with a furnace’s thermocouple, pilot light, or airflow. By taking care of the following tasks, you can keep your home comfortable and avoid expensive repairs. 

HVAC Maintenance Tasks That Will Keep Your Furnace Running Efficiently

1. Clean or Change The Filter

Most filters should be cleaned or replaced once a month; otherwise, dust, bacteria, and dander can buildup, causing a clog that restricts airflow. As a result, your furnace will use more energy and work harder to heat your home. Over a prolonged period, buildups can also overheat and crack your furnace’s heat exchanger, releasing dangerous carbon monoxide into your home. 

2. Keep Vents Open & Clean

Complete air circulation is important for gas furnaces, which require ventilation to work effectively. Make sure all vents are open, cleaned of debris, and not blocked by furniture or other items. Closing the vents or allowing them to become clogged can shorten the life span of your furnace’s blower system, cause air leaks in your ductwork, and damage the heat exchanger. 

3. Test Your Thermostat

The thermostat controls your home’s temperature. Most models require batteries that need to be changed every so often. Thermostats can also lose their ability to control your heating and air conditioning system over time due to wear and tear. If your home isn’t comfortable even though the temperature looks correct, your thermostat could be faulty and may need to be replaced.

Regular HVAC maintenance performed by a licensed technician will prolong the life of your furnace. Residents of Hartford County, CT, can find specialists experienced in furnace maintenance and repairs by contacting Glastonbury Burner & Boiler. For more than 25 years, their fully insured and trained technicians have helped customers install and maintain their heating and cooling systems. Call (860) 659-4120 or visit them online to schedule an HVAC maintenance appointment.