As summer fades and the weather starts to cool over Billings, MT, it’s time to start thinking ahead to your winter comfort. You rely heavily on your heating system to keep your home warm and cozy, battling the extreme cold that comes with winter. Preparing ahead of time is a must, ensuring your system is ready to provide the comfort you need so you don’t wind up in a life-threatening situation.
At Central Heating & Air Conditioning, we provide comprehensive tune-ups. Read more below about how we perform heating maintenance and the benefits this service brings.
What Is Heating Maintenance?
Heating maintenance consists of several steps that help keep your system running right. This service also prepares your heating system for the upcoming winter season, ensuring it’s ready when the temperatures fall. Our technicians perform careful and comprehensive maintenance, ensuring every part of your system is prepared for the extreme cold.
Inspection
Visually inspecting the different parts and components inside your heating system helps our technicians find problems. We carefully look through your system and watch for signs of damage or abnormal wear and tear. You may not notice small issues until they become big problems, leading to a loss of home comfort.
This inspection process lowers the chances of a complete heating failure. In some cases, we can make adjustments to correct issues. We may also make small repairs on the spot. However, for more extensive issues, we may need to schedule another visit to repair or replace faulty components so that your system is ready for winter.
Cleaning
Throughout the year, dust, dirt, and other contaminants enter your heating system. These contaminants may accumulate inside the system, settling on different parts. This buildup can hinder proper airflow, causing your system to work harder to provide the same comfort you normally get. Our technicians wipe away the contaminants to reduce stress and promote better airflow, providing improved working conditions. This cleaning also promotes greater overall comfort, better air quality in your home, and lower energy costs.
Lubrication
Some parts inside your heating system move during normal heating cycles. Our technicians lubricate these parts to prevent damage caused by friction. Proper lubrication helps reduce noise and promotes less stress for more efficient operation.
Gas Testing
If you have a gas furnace, we take special steps to ensure safety. Our technicians inspect the gas lines that lead to your furnace, ensuring they are damage-free and connected tightly. We test the gas pressure to ensure it is within the normal range. We also check your pilot light. The pilot light should have a bright blue flame, which indicates the presence of gas. A yellow flame means that your system isn’t getting the gas it needs and could indicate a leak or a lack of gas getting to the system. We also test for gas leaks, which could cause dangerous situations in your home.
Tightening Electrical Connections
With electricity, you cannot expect your heating system to operate at all. Our technicians inspect wiring within the system and repair or replace any wires that show damage. We also tighten connections, ensuring safe and ample power to your heating system.
Safety Testing
Most heating systems have safety switches or other mechanisms that prevent catastrophe in the event of a malfunction. Our technicians test your system’s safety functions to ensure they respond as they should. If these safety tests fail, your system should be powered off and not turned back on until we make repairs and the controls pass inspection.
Airflow Observation
Once we’ve handled all the internal stuff, it’s time to turn on the furnace and observe a couple of normal cycles. Our technicians power on the heating system during this phase of maintenance and let it run under normal conditions. We check the vents around your home for even and sufficient airflow, ensuring it’s warm. We make sure the system operates without strange sounds and smells that could warrant further inspection and investigation. We also make sure the system cycles fully and powers down once the house reaches the target temperature.
Thermostat Adjustment
As part of the comprehensive maintenance service, we check your thermostat. It’s crucial that your thermostat accurately reads the temperature of the room and sends the right signals to your heating system. Our technicians can calibrate your thermostat if needed, helping you have better control over your heating system.
Benefits of Annual Maintenance
Our professional heating service technicians encourage Billings homeowners to schedule heating maintenance every year. For best results, schedule your routine service early in the fall, giving us time to work through your system and follow up with any necessary repairs. When you hire our technicians for your annual maintenance, we keep your system healthy and operable. Regular maintenance provides you, your system, and your budget with several great benefits, as outlined below.
Greater Overall Comfort
Your system works better after cleaning and tuning. This improves airflow and helps you get the warmth you need throughout the winter without added stress, uneven temperatures, or inconsistent heating. Without regular maintenance, your system may clog with dust, leading to cold spots or inconsistent temperatures.
Improved Reliability
Our technicians carefully inspect your system and find problems ahead of time. This inspection, along with diligent cleaning and tuning, helps your heating system remain more reliable through the winter so you can avoid disruptions in service. With improved conditions inside the system, parts and components are less likely to fail. This means that you can enjoy uninterrupted comfort and avoid costly calls for repair service this winter.
Increased Efficiency
Cleaning and tuning, as well as repairing worn parts, help your system work more efficiently. Without the added stress that dust and damage can cause, your heating system requires less energy to heat your home. This turns into lower heating costs on your utility bill, helping you save money without sacrificing comfort.
Extended System Life
When you let our technicians care for your system, the internal parts and components stay in better condition. This optimal condition may lead to a longer life for your system, giving you 10-20 years of comfort.
Better Air Quality
The quality of the air you breathe inside your home correlates strongly with your HVAC system. When we clean the system, we remove dust, allergens, and other contaminants that can make your air dirty, stuffy, and unhealthy. With annual cleaning, you’ll breathe better, lower allergy symptoms, and maybe even enjoy a better night’s sleep.
Schedule Maintenance With Us Today
At Central Heating & Air Conditioning, home comfort is our specialty. We perform skilled maintenance to keep your system in top condition so that it can handle all the rigors of the outside weather. We also provide expert repairs and installations when you need help with your heating and cooling system. We have an experienced team of trained and certified technicians standing by, ready to tackle all your HVAC needs with special diligence, integrity, and care.
Gear up for winter with heating maintenance for your Billings HVAC system by calling our expert team of technicians at Central Heating & Air Conditioning today.
