How to Extend the Life of Your Furnace
It’s dark by the time work’s over, and every morning it takes a little longer for the car to defrost: winter is officially here! With the winter weather coming in strong, the health of your home furnace is more important than ever. A malfunctioning furnace is frustrating at the best of times, but it can be an absolute nightmare in the colder months.
Furnaces generally last around 15 years before they need to be replaced. Keep your furnace running smoothly for as long as possible with these tips for extending the life of your furnace.
Tip #1: Replace Your Filter Frequently
There’s probably not an HVAC contractor in the world (who knows what they’re doing) that wouldn’t put this one on the list. Changing your air filter is one of the least time and cost consuming things you can do, and it provides a whole slew of massive benefits. The big focus here, when we’re talking HVAC longevity, is that clean air filters improve air flow and lessen the effort your system needs to expend in order to get its job done. And that is the heart of every method to extend the life of your furnace: make its job easier.
Tip #2: Address Air Leaks
Air leaks not only rob you of costly home heating, but they also force your system to compensate by pumping out more power, which in turn uses more energy, and places more wear and tear on the unit itself. Addressing air leaks is best done by pursuing a home energy audit, or by pursuing a simple duct system inspection on a yearly or bi-yearly basis.
Tip #3: Choose Energy-Efficient Home Improvements
When selecting new windows, new doors, and when considering adding insulation to your home, think energy-efficient. ENERGY STAR® rated selections are all a good idea, and they tie quite well into the whole idea of making your system work less hard for better results. By keeping heated air in and cold air out your system can ease back its workload.
Tip #4: Schedule Annual Maintenance
All of the above tips are great, and they’re all things you should keep in mind when planning for an energy-efficient home. But if you had to choose one and only one, this is the tip that will impact the longevity of your system the most. Professional tune-up and maintenance services clean your system of unwanted debris, calibrate your components for better performance, and aim to clean and care for all moving parts in your system. It’s hands-down the best way to ensure your furnace lives up to its projected lifespan!
Schedule a Furnace Tune-up With Signature in Chester County!
Is it time for your annual furnace tune up, or are you looking for more ways to extend the service life of your home heating equipment? Contact Signature HVAC today online to get started, or feel free to call 610-738-8310!
