You would want to know if your furnace is up to the task when the first cold snap comes. Or perhaps you have been hearing odd sounds from your heating system and are concerned about a breakdown as soon as it gets cold at night?
In that case, this is where you should be. We of R Buck Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical have been in Southern Colorado since 1994; our team is well acquainted with what the fall weather puts on a home heating system. For an expert opinion on your furnace, pick up the phone and give us a ring at (719) 224-2800.
The weather here in Southern Colorado has its moods. You might have a mild afternoon one day and be chipping frost from the windshield the next. Such a change of pace is hard on a heating system left to itself over the summer. Put in some effort now and you will not have to put up with the cold or an unexpected repair bill down the road.
Why Bother with a Fall Tune-Up?
Through the winter your furnace has plenty of work to do, so having it give out on the year’s coldest night is not an option. A tune-up in the fall is the way to nip small things in the bud.
Homeowners in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Cañon City and Monument make a point of getting their systems seen to in the fall for good reason:
- To put an end to minor issues before they become costly emergencies
- An efficiently run and clean system means lower energy bills
- It is the best way to ensure the furnace does not break down mid-season
- There is no better feeling than knowing your family will be warm
- The years of service you get from the system are extended by regular maintenance
A Few Things to Do on Your Own
You need not call in a technician for everything. Before the season is in full swing there are matters you can attend to.
We suggest the following:
- Put in a new air filter (or see to the cleaning of it if you have a reusable one)
- Put some space between your furnace and any furniture or boxes
- See that the supply and return vents are free of obstructions
- Turn the thermostat to heat and verify you are getting warm air
- Confirm your carbon monoxide detectors are in working order with new batteries
They are simple measures but they do not take the place of a thorough inspection. Leave certain parts of the system to a pro.
What to Expect from a Professional
Our NATE-certified technicians will put the hard to reach or unsafe areas of your system under scrutiny. With gas, electrical and moving pieces all having to function in concert, a furnace is no place for guesswork.
On a typical visit we will be looking at:
- Any wear or cracking of the heat exchanger
- Burners and ignition
- The blower motor and fan
- Controls and electrical
- How the system is performing overall
It is much preferable to find a part in need of replacement in the fall than in the heart of January. Should trouble come at an inopportune hour we are available, being open 24/7.
Warning Signs Not to Ignore
Your furnace may offer some indication of a problem prior to a complete failure. Heed these early warnings and you can keep the heat on.
If the following present themselves, have a professional come out:
- Squealing, rattling or banging of an unusual nature
- The burner flame is yellow, not a consistent blue
- Some rooms will not warm up or the airflow is poor
- The furnace is cycling on and off more than it ought to
- An unexplained hike in your heating costs
Any of the above warrant a closer look. Better to be safe and have it done sooner.
Make Your Appointment
A dependable furnace is essential in a Southern Colorado winter. We have put in the work to be named “Best of Pueblo” each year from 2019 to 2025 and to have an A+ with the Better Business Bureau along with over 4,400 reviews on Google. From Monument to Pueblo we are there for homeowners.
There is no sense in waiting for a freeze to test your readiness. Contact R Buck Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical at (719) 224-2800 to put your mind at ease and book your tune-up.