As cold weather approaches, it’s time to start thinking about furnace maintenance to ensure you have heat when you need it. If it’s been a long time since you had a tuneup, you may not be sure what’s standard. To feel confident that your furnace will be ready for winter, here’s what to expect from a maintenance check. 

Fall Furnace Tuneup Checklist

1. Pilot & Gas Pressure Check 

If the gas pressure’s too high, the furnace may overheat, while the valve could malfunction if it’s too low. Meanwhile, the pilot light is necessary to ignite the gas in the furnace when you turn it on. A furnace maintenance technician will check whether either of these items needs to be repaired. 

2. Cleaning & Lubrication 

The long summer months of disuse may have left dust and debris on the furnace’s outer and inner pieces, and they’re not always easy to clean. This is especially true of the coil. Some motor parts dry out after a year or two as well, so they require lubrication with oil made specifically for furnaces. All this helps your furnace work at optimal efficiency, ensuring comfort and savings.  

3. Filter Replacement 

The air filter gathers dust and dirt, and if your home runs on a central air system with ductwork, it’s filtering your air year-round. Many furnace maintenance technicians suggest replacing the filter every three months or so. However, if you’re not sure what you’re doing, you may install it backward, compromising airflow and forcing your furnace to work harder to do its job.  

4. Necessary Repairs

It’s not unusual for furnaces to sustain some cracks, tears, and other signs of frequent use. A technician skilled in furnace repair will ensure that these problems are resolved so they don’t affect your furnace’s performance or cause it to break down entirely on a particularly chilly day. 

Stay ahead of the cold weather by calling a furnace maintenance technician from Economy Heating & Air for a seasonal tuneup. Located in Cornelia, GA, they boast 29 years of high-quality commercial and residential HVAC services, so no matter what your furnace requires, they’ll provide it. If you need a whole new furnace installation, they’ll take care of that as well, offering a selection of efficient units. See why they’ve earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau® by calling (706) 778-2861 or messaging them online to schedule a visit.