The Risks of Skipping Annual Heating System Maintenance
Ideally, you’ll have your heater inspected at least once a year to ensure that it remains in good running condition. There are a number of risks of skipping this annual inspection such as undue wear to the furnace, an increase in heating bills and potential damage to your home. Let’s take a look at these risks as well as how we can help ensure that your heating system is in good condition throughout the year.
How a Lack of Maintenance Impacts Your Furnace
Over time, dirt, pollen and other materials can get inside the furnace and coat fans, motors and other parts. The added weight of these particles forces your furnace to work harder than it otherwise would. This can result in increased heat and friction that can cause parts to break.
Furthermore, as it can take more energy to get your home to your desired temperature, the heating system may have to run longer to meet your needs. In extreme cases, your heating system may have to work for several hours at a time to reach or maintain the target temperature.
How a Lack of Maintenance Impacts Your Heating Bills
The more that your furnace runs, the more you’ll spend on heating each month. While you may not use your heater much in Daytona, forcing it to run more often than it should can result in bills totaling hundreds or thousands of dollars.
You’ll Pay More to Maintain Your Unit
Failing to inspect your heating system every year means that you won’t have a chance to catch issues before they can develop into something bigger. Ultimately, you will spend more money on repairs or be forced to replace your heating system years before you otherwise would have to.
If your furnace is relatively new, failing to adhere to a maintenance schedule may void the warranty. This means that you’ll have to pay for repairs that would otherwise be covered by the manufacturer.
If you have an older unit, you may pay more for parts and service because older systems are harder to repair. Typically, parts are harder to find as older systems become obsolete, and technicians may not be trained to repair older furnaces that use outdated or obsolete technology.
Watch Out for Secondary Problems
Failing to inspect your furnace could increase the risk of improper combustion. Improper combustion caused by a clogged air filter or faulty part can cause a gas leak, which is extremely hazardous to your health.
A gas leak can also increase the risk of an explosion, which can damage some or all of your home. Finally, any debris sitting on the furnace can get swept through your home’s ducts and vents each time the furnace runs. These particles can get into the air that you breathe or coat walls, floors or furnishings in dust or pollen.
Heating Systems are Already Vulnerable
Heating systems in Florida are already vulnerable to damage because they sit idle for most of the year. For instance, lubricant can become dry or sticky if you don’t run the furnace for several months. You also run the risk of moisture damage, mold or pest infestations as insects and rodents are attracted to the water collecting in and near the heating system.
An inspection can catch signs of rodent or insect infestations and make it easier to exclude them. Inspections may also catch issues related to a lack of lubrication before you try to turn on your furnace for the first time.
How We Can Help
The folks at One Hour Daytona have the tools, experience and knowledge to ensure that your heating system runs well throughout the year. We can also ensure that work is done safely and promptly regardless of where your furnace is located. As the name suggests, we can be at your home within an hour to inspect, repair or even replace your furnace if necessary.
If you are in need of fast and affordable service, give the team at Daytona One Hour a call today. Remember, if we’re not on time, you don’t pay a dime. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about sitting around all day waiting for someone to show up. Instead, you’ll get prompt service from someone who will treat your home like their very own.
