The temperatures are still high, and everyone’s walking around in shorts and tank tops. Checking out your home’s heating system is probably the farthest thing from your mind, but now is actually the perfect time to get this done and ensure that you have a warm and cozy home this winter. Why go ahead and get your home’s heating system checked out now? Here are a few reasons you won’t want to wait!
Keep Your Heater Working Reliably All Winter Long
Think of it this way – when you plan a long road trip with your family, what do you do? You go get your car’s oil changed, make sure that it’s up to date on all of its maintenance, and you check the tread on the tires, right? After all, you don’t want to get stuck on the side of the road somewhere in the middle of nowhere, do you?
You may not have considered this yet, but you’re basically about to take your heater out on a several-month-long “road trip” this winter. You want it to work well and keep your family warm until spring, so you should go ahead and get its regular maintenance done now before you have a breakdown that leaves you shivering.
A Well-Maintained Heating System Is More Eco-Friendly
Even if it doesn’t break down in the middle of winter, if your furnace, boiler, or any other part of your heating system isn’t operating at peak efficiency, it’ll use a lot more energy to keep it running. This could mean using more gas and/or more electricity, which is tough on the environment and tough on your wallet, too. If you want to decrease your carbon footprint and your utility bills this winter, get a checkup for your home’s heating system now!
Not only that, but if you get your furnace maintained before it needs repairs, you’ll likely save a lot of money on parts and labor. So you could save even more money by opting to get a checkup now.
Keep Your Family Safe From Fire Hazards
Some furnace problems can quickly become safety problems, as they can cause fire hazards. A quick and easy checkup and tune-up could prevent a fire and keep your family safe and sound this winter.
Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold When the Busy Winter Season Starts
As the weather gets colder, people start thinking about their furnaces and heating systems, and they start calling their HVAC pros to come out and do tune-ups. The more you wait, the more other people will be calling for appointments. If you call now, while the weather is still warm, you’ll be ahead of the pack and you’ll be less likely to have to wait for furnace service. That’s going to be especially helpful if you do need some extra maintenance or repairs performed before you start using your heater this winter.
Still not sure if you need to get your home’s heating system checked out before it gets cold this winter? Call us today at Advanced HVAC, and we can answer all of your questions!
