Most people don’t think about servicing their home’s heating installation until the cold winter months arrive, but experts say this is a mistake. They recommend scheduling your furnace maintenance in the milder fall months. That’s because doing so provides numerous benefits.

What Are Some Reasons to Schedule a Furnace Service in the Fall?

1. Improve Air Quality

Summer months have higher levels of pollen and debris in the air, and these contaminants get stuck in the air filters of your HVAC system. Not only does this decrease the system’s efficiency, but it also circulates these harmful substances throughout your home.

That reduces the indoor air quality and causes issues such as irritated eyes, nasal congestion, and respiratory problems. By scheduling your service in the fall, you ensure the home is safe and free of contaminants.

2. Reduce Costs

A primary objective of annual maintenance is to bolster the overall efficiency of the heating installation. Without it, the system has to work harder to heat the home, and that leads to a drastic rise in your monthly utility bills.

If you have it serviced in the fall when temperatures are still mild, you can avoid those bills by improving its efficiency before the winter chill arrives.

3. Avoid Breakdowns

If you wait until the winter season to service the furnace, then you won’t have the opportunity to diagnose any potential problems. That increases the chances of it breaking down from the added workload in those colder months.

If you service it in the fall, though, you can make any repairs that are needed to ensure the system can handle the extra stress when winter arrives.

4. Protect Your Family

Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of the combustion process inside of the furnace. This deadly gas has no taste or odor, so it’s incredibly difficult to detect.

As part of the fall maintenance, the technician will inspect the system for signs of cracks or broken lines that allow the gas to escape as well as the carbon monoxide detector. That gives you the peace of mind knowing your family is safe when you close all of the windows and turn up the heat.

5. Reignite the Pilot Light

Most homeowners choose to turn their pilot light off in the warmer spring and summer months to save money. If it’s not lit, your furnace is unable to generate the heat that warms your home.

Trying to relight it yourself is dangerous because there could be a buildup of gas that will explode when a flame is introduced. Instead, let the experts handle it during your fall maintenance.

 

When you’re ready to schedule your fall heating installation service, contact the team at Moeller Furnace Co. This family-owned and -operated company in Fort Dodge, IA, has the experience needed to perform a thorough inspection and provide any needed furnace repairs to get your system operating as efficiently as possible for the winter. Call (515) 573-5831 for a free estimate or learn more online.