Making sure the heating system in your home is well maintained is one of the best ways to prevent issues from occurring. Since problems can often be identified when they are still small and repairable, many times a technician will be able to fix an issue quickly and inexpensively. In addition, if the system is inspected in the off-season, the costs for repair work might be much less than during the busy time of the year. This can make the decision of having a unit inspected after winter has ended a good one for many home-owners.
One of the best times to have your heater cleaned and inspected can be during spring, after the weather has stopped being cold and is starting to warm up. Your Horizon Services heating technician will perform a complete 21-step precision tune-up and professional cleaning of your furnace or heating system that will take 90 minutes to complete. It’s like having your furnace rejuvenated to factory fresh condition!
When a technician comes out to inspect and clean your heater, he will generally begin by checking the burner on the system. Since the burner provides the fire needed to start the heating process, it must be working at its best for the heating system to work properly.
A technician will be able to determine the condition of the burner by looking at the burner as it ignites. If the flames are solid and blue, the unit is working well. If not, it most likely will need to be cleaned. Cleaning the burner can be a bit time consuming. Most burners are made up of a large number of little pieces. These pieces must all be disassembled and cleaned with a wire brush to remove any soot. This, combined with putting the unit back together correctly, can take a considerable about of time.
With the burner cleaned, the technician will need to focus on cleaning the blower. The air filter should also be cleaned or replaced. The motor on the blower should be inspected for signs of damage. If any burn marks or other problems are spotted, the motor will need to be tested to ensure it is operating correctly.
Keeping your heating system working well is something every home-owner needs to do. By tending to this during the warmer months of spring, you will be able to have this task done long before the system is needed again.
