Your HVAC system needs regular maintenance to keep it in top condition and ensure it's ready for the season ahead. In the fall, that means cleaning and tuning up the furnace before the weather gets cold. This yearly maintenance makes the unit last years longer and minimizes the risk that it fails when you need it most.

How to Maintain Your Furnace

1. Clean

Cleaning the burners in your furnace helps ensure the fuel burns evenly and completely, helping improve efficiency and reduce emissions. You should also clean out the chimney or vents to ensure exhaust flows out freely and won't back up into the house. Finally, the heat exchanger and blower fan tend to collect dust, so check them, as well.

2. Change the Filter

The air filter improves your home's air quality and minimizes the amount of dust that gets into your furnace. Change it once every two to three months when the furnace is in use. At the beginning of the season, check it by holding it up to the light; if you can't see the light through it, it's clogged and needs to be replaced.

3. Schedule a Tuneup

Wear and tear on your furnace's many parts can make the system run less efficiently and increase the risk it'll break down. By having an HVAC contractor inspect it each year, you can catch any problems while they're still small. Having furnace repairs and a tuneup completed before you start using the furnace this winter means more reliable performance and improved energy efficiency, so your utility bill should be lower.

To schedule an HVAC tuneup and inspection, call Ashland Furnace Co. in Boyd County, KY. For over 50 years, this family-owned and -operated company has offered reliable service, including 24/7 emergency repairs. They also provide a range of quality furnaces from Amana®, Lennox®, Goodman®, and more. Call (606) 325-3211 to schedule a visit, or read more about their heating solutions online.