It’s important to get as much work done around the house as possible before the frigid winter weather arrives. Furnace maintenance is no different; here are a few of the reasons you should get a professional to maintain your furnace this fall.

Efficiency
In Canada, our furnaces work hard to get us through the long cold winters, so it’s not uncommon for parts to wear and break down. If you have a professional perform furnace maintenance during the fall, they will clean your system and repair or replace any broken parts. Ensuring your furnace and all of its internal mechanisms are functioning properly will vastly improve the efficiency of your unit. If your heating system is operating efficiently, it will reduce your monthly utility bills so you can stay warm and on budget all winter long.

Reduce the Risk of Failure
If you have your furnace maintained in the fall, before the extreme cold arrives, you will reduce the risk of an unexpected failure. The last thing you want is for your heating system to fail on the coldest day of winter because you’ll join a long list of others who didn’t plan ahead. Having your furnace serviced in the fall, especially if it is an older unit, is an excellent way to find out if your heating system will make it through the winter, or if it will need to be replaced. If your unit does need to be replaced, getting it done in the fall means you won’t have to go without heat during the winter.

Extend the Lifespan of Your Unit
As we mentioned previously, having your furnace professionally maintained in the fall can improve the efficiency of your unit, but neglecting to do so can drastically reduce the lifespan of your system. It’s also necessary to book an annual service appointment in order to maintain your manufacturer’s warranty as well. Annual maintenance will ensure any major issues are covered by your warranty in the future, even if your unit is currently functioning properly.

Safety
Carbon monoxide is released during the normal operation of your furnace. The carbon monoxide should be expelled from your home through an exhaust pipe, so it does not contaminate the air inside your home and put you and your family in danger. A licensed professional will check the exhaust system for leaks during your fall maintenance to make sure your household is safe.

Schedule a fall maintenance appointment with Fahrhall,
so you can be sure your furnace is ready for the upcoming season.

Fahrhall has been proudly serving the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions since 1967. Our goal is to provide our clients and our community with reliable service and quality equipment.

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