Some Fall Furnace Tune-Up Advice for Homeowners in Louisville and Lexington
One has to wonder if the furnace is up to the task when that first cold front comes. When did you last have someone give your heating system a once over? Then there is the matter of not wanting to discover it is on the fritz on the year’s coldest night.
A Kentucky homeowner would be wise to put these questions to himself now. We at Absolute Services are here to help the families of Louisville and Lexington put their minds at ease and stay warm, as we have done since 2008. Give us a ring at (502) 688-8464 whenever you like.
Over the summer the furnace has been idle; come fall it is hard at work for months on end. The change in demand is what brings out the trouble. A bit of forethought will spare you some headaches down the road.
The Case for a Fall Tune-Up
You do not get an easy entry into winter in Kentucky. You may have the windows open one week and be at the thermostat the next. All the dust and minor ailments and worn components of your furnace are put to the test in one go after such a long rest.
A tune-up in the fall puts a stop to that before the mercury falls. It is also a way of not having to vie for an appointment in the thick of the season when it is coldest and we are busiest.
What a Homeowner Can Do on His Own
Before the heating season is upon you there are checks to make, no special tools needed:
- Put in a new filter or clean the old one; a clogged filter makes the system labor for its airflow
- Put some distance between the furnace and any clutter or laundry so it can breathe
- See that furniture is not obstructing your supply and return vents
- Make sure the thermostat is in order by putting it on heat and seeing if the furnace obliges
- Have a look at the indoor and outdoor units for any damage or debris
- Put fresh batteries in the carbon monoxide detectors ahead of running the heat
They are a couple of minutes well spent but they only tell part of the story.
Matters for a Pro to Handle
Then there are the safety concerns and the like where training and proper equipment are called for and you should not be left to guess.
Our technician will be looking for cracks in the heat exchanger, something you want to avoid as a faulty one will let carbon monoxide in. He will run through the burners and ignition, measure the gas pressure and check the electrical side of things, and see that the blower motor and system are cycling properly.
Most homeowners are not in a position to see these faults. Usually by the time the symptoms are apparent in the form of odd smells, uneven heat or an unexplained hike in your bill, the problem has been there a while.
When Your Furnace Is Telling You Something
There are indications of impending failure if one is observant:
- Any loud banging or squealing on start up
- Vents giving off lukewarm or weak air
- A burner flame that is yellow rather than a consistent blue
- The furnace is short cycling more than of late
- An odor of something musty or burning with the heat on
- Your heating costs are up for no reason
Should you encounter any of the above, we would suggest not putting it off. Call (502) 688-8464 and we will have a look.
Why we are the call of choice in Louisville and Lexington
From our beginnings as a garage door outfit in 2008, Absolute Services has become a five-trade home services firm doing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drain and garage door work. We are an Inc. 5000 company, one of the fastest growing private ones in the country, and we are family owned and insured.
We have put in 24/7 service for over 10,000 customers in Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown, Shelbyville, Elizabethtown and the metro around them, garnering some 9,000 Google reviews in the process. There is no need for a cold furnace to wait until morning. For those who wish to maintain their systems all year we have a paid maintenance plan and flexible financing is available with approved credit.
Schedule your fall tune-up and face the cold with some assurance. Let the Guardians of Louisville Home Comfort from Absolute Services see to it your home is warm this winter. (502) 688-8464.