Reliable Heater Maintenance Services
Absolute Services performs professional heating maintenance in Louisville, KY and the surrounding areas to help homeowners get the most out of their heating unit. Whether you have a furnace or a heat pump, our team of trained technicians will be able to assess the condition of your heating system, make tweaks where necessary, and suggest ways to improve performance. Reach out to us by giving us a call or filling out our online form.
How To Tell You Need Heating Maintenance
You may not be clear on the signs your heater shows you to let you know it’s time to get it maintained by an expert. Below are some key indicators you should prioritize a heating maintenance appointment.
Heating Inconsistencies
Are you experiencing hot and cold spots throughout your home? Your heating system’s efficiency may be suffering. A maintenance visit could uncover the cause and allow our technicians to perform any necessary heating repairs to restore efficiency.
Energy Bill Spike
When you haven’t been using your heating system more than you were before but you’re suddenly paying more, your heater likely needs maintenance so it stops working harder and using more energy than it should.
Strange Sounds
Pay attention to any banging, rattling, or squealing noises. Heating maintenance can help prevent and remedy the issues causing these unpleasant sounds.
Worsened Indoor Air Quality
If you’ve noticed an increase in dust around your home or you’re experiencing respiratory or allergy-like symptoms when you’re at home, your heating system probably needs to be cleaned and maintained.
Old Age
Heaters over 10 years old require more maintenance than younger systems. In order to improve the longevity of your heating system, it’s important you continue to stay up-to-date with your professional maintenance visits.
What’s Included In a Heater Maintenance Visit
Keeping a heating system operating as smoothly as possible takes special care. Professional heating maintenance in Louisville, KY involves specific steps to service the system and catch any potential issues early so they can be addressed before they turn into larger, costlier problems. Our heating tune-up visits include:
- Inspecting the Whole System: Our team will take a comprehensive look at your heating system and perform tune ups when potential issues are encountered.
- Replacing the Filter: If your filter is due for a replacement, we’ll handle this for you so your indoor air quality will improve.
- Calibrating the Thermostat: Making sure the thermostat is reading the correct temperature will help your heater create the temperature you desire in your home.
- Lubricating and Cleaning Components: This step will help minimize the amount of wear and tear your system endures and help the system function properly.
- Checking for Safety: We’ll check for gas and carbon monoxide leaks and ensure your heating system is properly vented.
Heating Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve put together answers to frequently asked questions regarding heating maintenance in Louisville, KY and beyond.
How frequently should I have my heater maintained by a professional?
We recommend professional heater maintenance service be performed at least once annually. This will improve the system’s performance and help it last longer, overall. You can trust the team at Absolute Services to provide thorough tune ups that optimize the functionality of your home’s HVAC system.
How can I maintain my heater on my own?
While having an expert inspect and maintain your heater regularly is important, you can also take some steps yourself to improve the performance of your system:
- Swapping the Filter: In most cases, you can change the filter of your heater on your own, and this should be done regularly for best results.
- Cleaning the Vents: By using a vacuum attachment, you can clean the vents hooked up to your central heating system to improve your indoor air quality and the efficiency of your system’s ability to push air into your home.
- Clearing the Area Around the Heater: Especially if you have a furnace, you should ensure the area surrounding it is clear of obstructions to allow proper airflow.
- Checking the Furnace Pilot Light: For furnaces, you should make sure your pilot light is burning blue rather than yellow or orange.
Schedule Maintenance Today
Especially if it’s been a while, you should schedule heating maintenance in Louisville, KY as soon as possible. Our team at Absolute Services can be reached by phone or online through our contact form.