Always Have This Handy Furnace Checklist at the Ready This Winter

Cooler temperatures will have you turning your furnace on soon enough. If your heating system hasn’t had HVAC maintenance done since last year, it’s important to make sure it’s working properly. Keep the following tasks on your furnace checklist so that your Broken Arrow home can remain well heated all fall and winter.

Check the Pilot

Furnace pilots sometimes stop working or don’t light properly due to debris or other problems. One of the items on your furnace checklist should be having an HVAC technician inspect and clean your gas furnace pilot.

Inspect the Heat Exchanger

The heat exchanger in a gas furnace can end up with cracks or other damage due to wear and tear. This, in turn, can lead to a higher risk of carbon monoxide leaks in your home. You should have HVAC technicians check the heat exchanger as part of your furnace checklist to make sure there are no cracks or other damage.

Clean the Burners

The burners in your furnace should also be inspected and cleaned as part of your furnace checklist to make sure they’re in good condition and working properly. HVAC technicians can handle this task safely.

Inspect Pulleys and Belts

Belts and pulleys are components in your furnace that can become loose or damaged over time. Your HVAC technician can inspect these parts of your furnace during a routine maintenance visit.

Adjust the Fan Switch

If needed, have HVAC technicians adjust the fan switch for your furnace. Doing so means your furnace won’t run too long or too often, which would result in higher heating bills.

Replace the Air Filter

You should put a new air filter in your HVAC system to help ensure that it runs efficiently. Keep in mind that you should do this every month or every few months. Clean air filters help improve your indoor air quality and ensure proper airflow.

If you need to schedule HVAC maintenance as part of your furnace checklist, please contact Air Assurance. Our HVAC team in Broken Arrow can provide you with prompt and dependable service to keep your furnace in good condition.

It's Time For Your Fall Furnace Checkup

Now that the weather is cooling off, it is time to think about scheduling your fall furnace checkup. By having your furnace checked now, you will ensure that the unit is running safely and efficiently before the snow starts falling.A fall furnace checkup is a simple procedure that usually takes less than an hour to complete. When you schedule a checkup, our certified professionals will come to your home and inspect the following items on your furnace to ensure that it is in good condition and will keep you warm and toasty all the way through spring!Here are just some of the tasks we will perform during your fall furnace checkup:

• Inspect the flames to ensure there are no blockages

• Vacuum the blower/burners if necessary

• Perform a CO analysis for proper burning

• Inspect the Heat Exchanger for cracks

• Inspect the blower and check the blades for smooth operation

• Change the filters

• Clean the pilot housing out

• Wipe off the flame sensor and the igniters

• Adjust burners, pressures and valves as necessary

• Inspect the unit for leaks

• Check the thermostat

• Examine airflow to and from the unit

• Conduct a final operations test once all elements are inspected and/or repaired

By scheduling a professional to conduct a fall furnace checkup now, you will extend the life of your unit by making sure that everything is in working condition for years to come. Without a doubt, this inspection will save you time, money and frozen toes all winter long.At Air Assurance in Broken Arrow, our goal is to make sure that your furnace is running safely and properly at all times. Please feel free to contact us with your questions or to schedule a fall furnace checkup.Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). Image courtesy of Shutterstock