{"id":895,"date":"2024-10-28T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/?p=895"},"modified":"2025-03-25T13:50:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T18:50:28","slug":"dont-forget-heating-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/dont-forget-heating-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Forget Heating Maintenance!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the temperature cools down, you might be tempted to just relax and enjoy it. After all, it was a long, hot summer. Autumn is gorgeous in our area. But you don\u2019t want to be caught unprepared by winter weather. You\u2019ve got some things to do, and taking care of your furnace should be high on your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, even though we don\u2019t use our heating systems as much as folks do in places like Maine or Minnesota, we do need them, and now is the time to make sure they\u2019re ready to keep us cozy when we need them to. Annual professional heating system maintenance will keep your furnace in good condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What would happen if you didn\u2019t have it done? Read on to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Rising Utility Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance reduces issues like excess friction, wear and tear, and poor airflow. By cleaning and lubricating all the components, your technician makes sure your furnace will run as easily as possible. This means it won\u2019t use as much energy. But if you don\u2019t get maintenance done, your heating system\u2019s efficiency will drop by about five percent every year, increasing your utility bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of Comfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your furnace isn\u2019t running as well as it should be, and particularly if there are airflow problems, you won\u2019t be getting the comfort you deserve. You might have some parts of your home that stay nice and warm, but other areas that the heat never quite seems to reach. Less comfort for more money? No thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voided Warranty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Warranty agreements require that the manufacturer of the product take certain responsibilities. For example, if there was a manufacturing flaw that caused a problem with a component, the manufacturer will pay for the replacement if your system is under warranty. But the purchaser has certain responsibilities, too. When it comes to furnaces, one of those responsibilities is having the system professionally maintained. If you don\u2019t, you\u2019ll void your warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repair Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you have maintenance done, you\u2019ll be eliminating about 85% of the potential problems that would otherwise lead to furnace repairs being needed. A clean and well-lubricated system, with all the components inspected and the electrical parts tested, will very rarely require repair. But if the system is dirty, with parts misaligned or worn and electrical connections loosening, it won\u2019t be long before something breaks down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lifespan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Routine maintenance will help your electric furnace last about 20 years, or your gas furnace about 15. But what if you never have maintenance done? It won\u2019t just shave off a few years. It can cut your furnace\u2019s lifespan in half. That means buying a new heating system twice as often. What a huge waste of money!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Hazards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Worst of all, a furnace that doesn\u2019t get serviced by qualified technicians poses major safety hazards to you and your family. Don\u2019t risk electric shock, gas leak, carbon monoxide poisoning, or a house fire! Get furnace maintenance done for your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to schedule furnace maintenance or heating repair in Shreveport, LA<\/a>, we\u2019re ready to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us today<\/strong><\/a> to discuss maintenance, repairs, or any other heating system needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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