Furnace Safety Checkups in Houston: A Must for Every Home
Fall brings many beautiful changes to the Houston area: changing leaf colors, cooler air and more time spent indoors. There is one thing that fall also brings that many Houston homeowners do not even realize needs to be done: furnace safety checkups. Local fire marshals, gas companies and homeowners’ insurance carriers strongly recommend this service before homeowners turn on their furnace for the first time. Before you begin spending time with your loved ones around a cozy gas furnace, remember to ask a local air conditioning and heating company to perform this check.
Questions every homeowner needs to ask around the time the weather starts to change include:
Is our furnace safe to turn on? Many homeowners are not aware of the many different components of a furnace that can affect the health and safety of everyone in the home. It is very important to have all of these parts checked by a professional to ensure that your electric and gas furnaces are safe to operate. Companies such as Countrywide Air Conditioning will check for gas leaks, as well fire and carbon monoxide hazards that may come with operating your central heating system. These technicians will also oil the fan motor and inspect the air ducts for dirt and mold, all of which adds to operating safety.
Is your furnace using more gas than it used to? The cost of natural gas is so high that it is more important now than ever to have your furnace tuned in order to enjoy maximum savings. Make sure to ask about having the exhaust gases measured as well as having scientific adjustments, rather than simply having the flame “eyeballed”.
Is your furnace on the verge of breaking down? There is nothing more inconvenient (or potentially more expensive) than having your furnace break down in the middle of a Houston winter. Homeowners can avoid this costly event by having potential problems caught and fixed during a preventative furnace safety checkup. The checkup should include checking the motor for signs of wear and proper amp draw, checking the ignition system and pilot proving for proper current and signs of wear and checking the other components. This way, you can make sure components are replaced prior to cold weather.
Did you realize ignoring your furnace can cause irreparable damage? Neglecting your electric or gas furnace can cause permanent damage, such as a cracked heat exchanger, which can lead to a total replacement. On the other hand, taking care of your furnace and having the system checked for burner debris, poor airflow and a dirty filter can keep your system working smoothly year after year.
Countrywide Air Conditioning is pleased to offer furnace safety checkups in Houston for our clients, and we proudly stand by the quality of our service. For additional information about how this simple checkup can save you money in the long run, call us today at 281-461-6880.
