Why You Should Call an Expert for Heating Maintenance

As the weather turns chilly in the Charlotte, NC area, you’re probably getting ready to turn your furnace on for the first time in several months. Before you do so, it’s beneficial to have a professional come out to your home to inspect and maintain your heating equipment. There are several benefits associated with having a professional take care of this maintenance for you rather than taking care of it yourself.

Preventing DIY Mistakes

While you may have the best intentions when it comes to taking care of your furnace and related HVAC equipment, it’s best to leave diagnosing and fixing your HVAC equipment to the professionals. We’ve seen a lot of furnace damage caused by incorrect maintenance and repairs. While you may be trying to save some money with DIY maintenance, it can end up costing you more in the long run.

Knowledge and Expertise

There are a lot of different components to your heating system. Our team has the extensive knowledge and expertise needed to spot minor issues before they turn into major problems that could shut down your entire system. During heating maintenance, we can perform minor repairs that protect your system. If you’ve been noticing issues with your heating system, we can diagnose the problem so it can be addressed.

Boosting Efficiency

Scheduling routine maintenance for your heating system can make it function more efficiently. With energy prices as high as they are, it makes sense to utilize annual maintenance to ensure your furnace isn’t running more than it needs to. This can be accomplished by cleaning and inspecting interior components for signs of wear and tear or damage. This includes spotting frayed wires, loose connections, corrosion, dirty parts, and more.

Reducing Your Risk of a Breakdown

When maintenance is performed on your heating system, this can prevent major problems from occurring. This process ensures comfortable air inside your home, but it can also save you money by not having to schedule an emergency repair on a holiday or after hours. You can also utilize routine furnace maintenance to lengthen the lifespan of your heating equipment.

Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

Your heating system keeps the air inside your home at a comfortable temperature, but it also helps to achieve a healthy level of indoor air quality. There are several types of contaminants, including dust, dust mites, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and volatile organic compounds that can affect your indoor air quality. A properly functioning furnace will trap many of these particulates before they can move through your ductwork and into your home. This can alleviate allergy symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, headaches, and much more.

If you’re concerned with the quality of your indoor air, we can perform an indoor air quality test in addition to your routine maintenance. Ways to improve your indoor air quality include the installation of whole-house filtration equipment, increased ventilation, and controlling humidity levels.

Warranty Coverage Compliance

Your furnace likely came with warranty coverage provided by the manufacturer of your unit. To retain this warranty coverage, you may need to keep up with routine maintenance and professional repairs. Many manufacturers will not provide coverage if you’ve been working on your unit yourself. Always keep receipts and documentation that you receive from your annual maintenance appointments. You can use this as proof of service if you do need to utilize your warranty coverage at any point.

If you would like to schedule routine maintenance for your Charlotte home, reach out to our team at Integrity Heating & Cooling. As a locally and independently owned AC and heating provider, we have been helping customers maintain their indoor air comfort for 35 years. In addition to routine heating and cooling maintenance, we also install and repair heating systems and air conditioners. We can also work on your ductwork, upgrade your thermostat to a smart model, and much more.

Contact Integrity Heating & Cooling today to schedule an appointment.