How to Prevent Unexpected Furnace Failures this Winter
Winter can be downright frigid for New Englanders, and nothing is worse than an unexpected heating failure for a homeowner. At Fagone Plumbing, Heating & HVAC, it is important to make sure our customers and those who visit our site are well prepared for the colder months ahead. This is why we wanted to write the blog highlighting the best ways to avoid an unexpected heating failure this winter.
Preventative Maintenance with Your Furnace
Preventative maintenance seems to be vital in ensuring your furnace will not fail during the winter months. An average product lifespan of a furnace tends to be around 15-20 years. Twenty years if you keep great care of the furnace. If you have an older furnace and know it has not been serviced in a while (Over one year), contact Fagone Plumbing today to have your furnace maintenance. While this adds a bill to your operating costs as a homeowner now, it will save you money in the long run as this can extend the life of the furnace. Furthermore, you will not have to pay for emergency service & a new furnace installation during the winter months.
Understand what a Failing Furnace Looks/ Sounds like.
Responsible homeowners should understand each appliance in their home and how it works, especially appliances that directly relate to keeping you and your family warm. Here are some things to consider as the colder days approach.
Certain Rooms Heating better than other
If you notice that while your furnace is on that some rooms heat up fine and some struggle, this could an issue with your furnace not distributing the heat efficiently. This can lead to a quick burnout, leaving you heatless.
Sounds coming from the furnace
If you hear popping, rattling, groaning, or any other type of noise being generated from your furnace, this is a significant indicator there is an issue. You should recognize the blower's sound turning on and off, but noises outside are telltale signs a breakdown is on the horizon.
Increase Energy Bill
As you pay your energy bill during the winter months, be sure to compare to years past and consider additional energy you may have consumed. With many people home more than ever today, increased heating costs can be expected. If your bill has doubled or tripled, there may be an efficiency issue.
Fagone Plumbing: Providing Preventative Furnace Maintenance for Greater Boston Homeowners
Want to make sure your home stays warm throughout the winter months this year? Contact Fagone Plumbing Heating and HVAC today to get a maintenance check completed for your furnace.