Preparing your West Yellowstone, MT furnace for the upcoming winter season means scheduling maintenance service with our trusted experts at PJ's Plumbing & Heating. With the brutal cold of winter across the region, it’s critical to have a healthy and strong heating system. During this annual service, we make sure your system is ready for winter and in optimal condition to give you the best home comfort, efficiency, and reliability. Read on to learn about the different things we cover during fall furnace maintenance, then schedule your service with us before the cold creeps in.
Visual Inspection
Our technicians inspect the various parts inside your furnace during annual maintenance. This includes the heat exchangers, burners, blower motor, fan, belts, and anything else that provides normal operation. We look for signs of abnormal wear and tear that could signal a larger issue. We look for damaged parts that may not operate as they should. If we find concerns during the inspection process, we will schedule a time to follow up with repairs before winter.
Cleaning
Your system collects a lot of dust and debris throughout the year. Our technicians wipe away this buildup of contaminants to promote less stress and more efficient operation. Plus, a clean machine means better indoor air quality for your home.
Lubricate Moving Parts
Some parts inside your furnace move as it works to heat your home. These parts require proper lubrication to protect against damage caused by friction. Our technicians carefully inspect these components and then provide the proper amount of lubrication to promote friction-free operation.
Gas Pressure and Pilot Light
If you have a gas furnace, we’ll look at your gas components. This includes checking gas pressure to ensure it is within normal limits. We also check your pilot light and relight it as needed. The color of your pilot light may indicate concerns with gas flowing through the system. Your light should be blue to indicate that enough gas is moving through. If the light is yellow, you may have a gas leak or no gas flowing into the furnace at all.
Safety Testing
Most modern furnaces have safety switches and controls that shut down the system when they detect a malfunction or safety concern. Our technicians test these safety mechanisms to ensure they work as intended. If a safety test fails, you should not operate the furnace until we make repairs.
Performance Test
Once we’ve handled all the internal inspection, cleaning, and tuning, we test your furnace. We turn the furnace on and let it run a couple of normal cycles. During these heating cycles, we watch for even and sufficient warm air coming from the vents. We also check for strange noises and unusual smells that could indicate a problem. Once your system passes this final test, we’ll deem it ready for winter.
Benefits of Annual Maintenance
With annual maintenance, you’ll have a more reliable heating system. When our technicians inspect the system, we find problems early so that we can make repairs before a breakdown occurs. We also clean and tune the system to reduce the risk of damage that can shut down the furnace.
A clean and properly maintained furnace works more efficiently to heat your home. This means that annual maintenance can lower your utility costs without sacrificing comfort.
Our safety inspection and test ensure your system works properly with no safety risks. You’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing that your system has passed these checks.
When you hire our technicians for fall maintenance, our service protects your system from excess wear and tear and abnormal stress. This prevention can extend the lifespan of your furnace, giving you more seasons of warmth before you must search for a replacement.
Finally, we remove dust, allergens, and other contaminants from your furnace during our maintenance visit. This cleaning removes these contaminants from circulation, leaving you with healthier indoor air so you can breathe a little better.
Call to Schedule Your Furnace Maintenance Today
As heating specialists, we know the challenges of keeping a comfortable home throughout the winter. Our certified technicians provide unbeatable heating maintenance using their years of experience and local expertise. We focus on quality, integrity, and respect when performing all your home comfort services, giving you exactly what we would want in our own homes.
Stay warm and cozy this winter in West Yellowstone by calling our professional technicians at PJ's Plumbing & Heating for furnace maintenance today.
