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How Important Is Heater Maintenance?

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If you’ve ever wondered why routine heating maintenance is important, think of it this way. You wouldn’t neglect oil changes for your car or annual healthcare visits, would you? Just like with any complex system, routine maintenance is essential to its longevity and functionality. 

Whether it’s your body, your car, or your furnace, scheduling regular check-ups is key to avoiding unexpected hiccups with their smooth and efficient operation. In fact, it’s so important, we came up with an entire list of reasons why heater maintenance benefits you, your home, and your family. 

We understand that the idea of scheduling routine maintenance for your heater may seem like a hassle. But trust us when we say, it’ll pay off in the long run. Routine maintenance not only increases your system’s efficiency, but it’ll also decrease your repairs and energy usage. Here are 5 reasons why heater maintenance is so important.

Increase the Longevity of Your Heating System

The best way to extend the life of your heater is through regular maintenance. Look at it as if you’re making a solid and sound investment in your home’s heating system. It doesn’t matter if your system is old or new–you want it to last as long as it can. If your system is newer, routine maintenance is often a requirement for the warranty. If your system is older, having it maintained is crucial to getting the most out of it. 

Reduce the Need for Repairs

Did you know that 85% of heater repairs can be avoided through annual maintenance? Avoid the headache, inconvenience, and expense of unexpected breakdowns by investing in regular tune-ups. There’s nothing worse than unexpected and costly repairs, especially when they could have been avoided through routine maintenance.

Save Energy and Money

Here’s another fun fact to keep in mind: when a heater is maintained regularly, it’ll operate at a rate of 95% efficiency. A heater that runs efficiently uses less energy. That will result in automatic savings to both your energy bill and your energy usage.

Safety 

Both gas and electric furnaces run the risk of being a safety hazard, especially when it hasn’t been properly maintained. When you schedule heater maintenance, our technicians will check for possible safety hazards such as loose connections, frayed wires, and malfunctioning sequencers.

Avoid Emergency Repairs

No one wants their heater to break down, especially on a major holiday or the coldest day of the year. You can avoid the hassle and headache of costly emergency repairs during the cold holiday season by scheduling routine heater maintenance today. 

During the fall, our technicians aren’t as busy with service calls and are available to address any potential problems you may encounter once you start relying heavily on your heater. We also offer a great maintenance program that adds perks and discounts to your next tune-up. 

You can turn to the team at Fulmer Heating & Cooling when you need a professional for routine maintenance. We’ve been serving this area for more than 30 years. Contact Fulmer Heating & Cooling to schedule your heating maintenance service today.

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