Are you an overlooker? I know I sometimes am, about certain things.
It's so easy to overlook the little things we should do, little things that eventually can build up and cause big problems.
And that's true with our heating systems: it's easy to overlook the need for annual maintenance.
Right now, before winter strikes, is a good time to trade the overlook for the look over by calling your heating company to come look over your system, clean it and tune it. A qualified, trained technician can spot and fix small problems before they become big.
Of course, the tune-up is actually much more than just a look over. Let me tell you some of the things we train our technicians to do when they do a tune-up.
They look over the heat exchanger, a piece of equipment which separates the products of combustion from the air in the house. Over time, the heat exchanger can get holes in it, and you could end up with a carbon monoxide leak.
They clean and check the automatic controls. Clean the burners. Check the heating controls and their operation. Check and adjust the thermostat to make sure it's working properly. Check and oil the blower, motors and pumps as needed. And also check the blower belt wear, tension, and alignment.
They also check the flue, inspect the chimney and vents, and perform a carbon monoxide test on the unit. Plus, they'll tighten all the electrical connections, and inspect and clean or replace the air filter.
In short, they make sure the system is running smoothly, at peak efficiency, and ready to take on the worst of winter! You'll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that nothing has been overlooked.
It's so easy to overlook the little things we should do, little things that eventually can build up and cause big problems.
And that's true with our heating systems: it's easy to overlook the need for annual maintenance.
Right now, before winter strikes, is a good time to trade the overlook for the look over by calling your heating company to come look over your system, clean it and tune it. A qualified, trained technician can spot and fix small problems before they become big.
Of course, the tune-up is actually much more than just a look over. Let me tell you some of the things we train our technicians to do when they do a tune-up.
They look over the heat exchanger, a piece of equipment which separates the products of combustion from the air in the house. Over time, the heat exchanger can get holes in it, and you could end up with a carbon monoxide leak.
They clean and check the automatic controls. Clean the burners. Check the heating controls and their operation. Check and adjust the thermostat to make sure it's working properly. Check and oil the blower, motors and pumps as needed. And also check the blower belt wear, tension, and alignment.
They also check the flue, inspect the chimney and vents, and perform a carbon monoxide test on the unit. Plus, they'll tighten all the electrical connections, and inspect and clean or replace the air filter.
In short, they make sure the system is running smoothly, at peak efficiency, and ready to take on the worst of winter! You'll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that nothing has been overlooked.
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