While there are no guarantees, your heating system has an estimated lifespan of about 15 to 25 years. Maintain it properly, and it could reach or even exceed that timeframe. The good news is that all the tasks are simple and require little to no effort on your part. So when and how often does your heating system need maintenance?
Once a Year
Your heating system, whether it’s a furnace, boiler, or other unit, needs yearly professional maintenance in the fall. Yes, this is important even if you haven’t noticed any issues so far. There could be underlying problems happening that only technicians could notice and address. Even if it’s a relatively new system, you should still book an appointment.
Twice a Year
Not all heating systems need service twice a year, but heat pumps do since they’re year-round units. Use them to keep your home cool during the warmer months and then warm during the winter. Call us during the spring and the fall to schedule an appointment. During the fall is when we’ll get the units ready for winter, doing tasks like cleaning the various parts.
When You Suspect Problems
Once you start noticing issues like screeching noises or other abnormal behaviors, you need to book an appointment with us. Don’t wait for them to get worse so that your heating unit breaks down during one of the coldest nights of the year. At that point, it becomes an emergency situation, which typically costs more to handle. Dealing with issues before they become serious is a much cheaper, less frustrating approach.
Every One to Three Months
Your unit doesn’t need professional maintenance every one to three months, but you should maintain it yourself within that timespan. If your unit has a reusable filter, clean it gently in the sink to remove all the built-up gunk. Let it dry before it goes back in the unit. If it has a disposable filter, take out the old one and put the new one in. Always turn your unit off first, regardless of the type of filter the equipment has. Put it back on only when you put the filter back and position it securely.
Life can get in the way sometimes, making it easy to forget to schedule furnace maintenance services. However, making sure you keep up with it can help save you money and keep you warm indoors when the outdoor temperatures are anything but. It could also keep your heating system working better for as long as possible without needing repairs. Planning your self-inspections, filter changes, and pro appointments in advance ensures you stay on schedule. When you need heating services in Savannah, GA, contact TNT Service Group.
