Short answer: Yes!
Longer, but more informative answer:
No one wants to deal with unexpected heating repairs ever, let alone midway through a Jersey winter when the outdoor temperatures are hovering at or below freezing. However, most of these breakdowns can be easily avoided by getting your furnace checked out & tuned up before the winter is here.
It’s basically a question of risk and reward. If you look at the risks of not having your furnace inspected and tuned by a professional, versus the rewards of acting now … you’ll want to act now. What are some of those risks?
- Paying emergency repair rates in mid-winter for a sudden furnace breakdown
- Exposing you and your family to carbon monoxide in the home from a leaky furnace
- Having to replace your furnace earlier than normal due to insufficient maintenance
- Paying more on your monthly utility bill because your furnace is running inefficiently
In light of the risk factors, the benefits of a professional furnace tune-up are obvious: extended furnace life, controlled costs and increased safety.
Ok, but how do I know I’m getting the right level of service?
Before scheduling an appointment for a furnace tune-up, ask for details on what the company includes in the service. Tune-up packages vary widely here in the Princeton, NJ area. For example, here’s just some of what we at Princeton Air include in our pre-season tune-ups:
- Clean and adjust all safety devices
- Check & adjust the thermostat for proper calibration
- Inspect pilot flame or ignition system, clean and adjust as required
- Inspect burners and adjust as required
- Inspect blower motor and lubricate as required
- Check flue, draft device
- Check blower and blower compartment for cleanliness
- Check complete furnace cycle, including fan control
- Inspect system for carbon monoxide leaks and proper venting of flue gases
- Check and tighten all electrical connections
- Lubricate all bearings & inspect for wear as needed
If you can’t recall when the last time your furnace was inspected, it’s been too long, and you need a tune-up.
Like any large piece of machinery, your furnace requires periodic maintenance to continue running at its optimal efficiency. Princeton Air’s furnace experts offer a full inspection & evaluation for your furnace to ensure that you won’t run into problems later this winter.
The risks of not acting can be costly, to your comfort, the health & safety of your family and your wallet. Enjoy the rewards of a furnace tune-up from Princeton Air by calling now to schedule an appointment!
