Furnace Maintenance in Denver

What Happens During a Furnace Tune-Up?

When you call us at Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical to do your furnace maintenance, we’ll find a time to come out that’s convenient for you. When we get there, we’ll look at your whole heating system:

• We’ll start with a visual inspection of the entire system.
• Next, we’ll clean out any places where dust and debris can collect.
• We’ll continue by replacing any filters you might have.
• Finally, we’ll check each part of your furnace against the manufacturer’s specifications 

We perform standard maintenance, but we’ll also look for anything that might be going wrong. This gives us the chance to fix your furnace before you lose your heat entirely and spend too much time trying to get warm this winter. 

Do I Need Furnace Maintenance in Denver?

Still not convinced? Here are some times when it’s a really good idea to call for a furnace tune- up.

• Your furnace is over 10 years old. Furnace tune-ups are especially important in older units because these are more likely to die on you during the winter. We’ll catch any problems early and get them repaired now, rather than later. In fact, we’ll do everything we can to keep your older furnace running well for as long as possible.
• Your furnace is still under warranty. If you have a newer furnace that is still under warranty, you may need to have regular maintenance in order to keep that warranty active. We’ll perform the inspection according to the manufacturer’s outline so you can keep your warranty intact.
• Your furnace struggled to warm your house last year:. If you remember having problems with your furnace last year or wondering if it was working well, be sure to get it tuned up before you try to use it this year. The furnace tune-up will take care of any lingering issues so you don’t have to worry this winter.
• You don’t know, or can’t recall when your last furnace tune-up was. If you have just purchased your home recently or you don’t remember when you last had an HVAC tech out to look at your furnace, give us a call before you use your furnace this year. Problems are more likely to build up over time, so letting a professional take a look first will help ensure that you have heat all winter long.

Check Your Warranty

If your furnace is under warranty, pull that document out and check it. Some specify that the furnace needs to be maintained by a licensed professional once (or, occasionally, twice!) each year. 

Most of these documents will say something to the effect that damage caused by improper maintenance won’t be covered. While this doesn’t necessarily mean that skipping maintenance visits would void the warranty, that is probably not something that you want to risk, given the relatively low cost of furnace inspection against the high cost of furnace repairs and replacement.