We’ll Maintain Your Furnace
Colorado residents are all too familiar with the chill that sets in for a good portion of the year, and many escape the cold with the help of their home’s furnace. Whether natural gas, oil, electric, or propane-powered, your furnace is part of a complex system designed to keep your home comfortable, regardless of the weather outside.
Most furnaces last 15 to 20 years, with some electric systems that can even reach 30 years — but only if the furnace is well cared for. Regular furnace maintenance is the best way to reduce the need for repairs over time and ensure you get the maximum life span out of this critical home system.
R Buck Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical has skilled technicians ready to tune-up your furnace. Call to schedule furnace maintenance in Pueblo, CO and Colorado Springs, CO today.
What Is a Furnace Maintenance Check?
When you schedule furnace maintenance, a technician will inspect your furnace and evaluate its condition. After inspecting the unit, they will carry out recommended tune-up steps and notify you of any possible issues they’ve identified.
R Buck uses a comprehensive multi-step checklist to get an accurate picture of your furnace’s condition.
Our Furnace Maintenance Checklist
Our technicians follow a rigorous checklist that includes but is not limited to:
- Checking safety controls and wiring connections
- Inspecting and cleaning burners
- Assessing the heat exchanger
- Checking and cleaning the thermocouple, flame sensor, ignitor, spark electrode, and pilot light
- Checking filters
- Inspecting and cleaning the blower
- Checking and flushing drains and traps
- Lubricating moving parts
- Testing fuel line for leaks
- Wiping down furnace
Once the technician completes the checklist, they’ll review the results with you and share any recommendations for further service.
Why Is Preventative Furnace Maintenance Necessary?
You can never be too careful when it comes to critical home systems like your furnace. When you’re running it almost constantly in the winter, parts will take on a certain amount of wear and tear you may not notice until it results in a breakdown.
And when you’re not using it, dust can collect to the point where it impedes function when you’re ready to turn it back on. Preventative maintenance is like a doctor’s checkup for your furnace. It allows us to spot potential issues and recommend actions or repairs to keep your system running.
Frequently Asked Questions About Furnace Maintenance
How often do I need to schedule furnace maintenance?
You should schedule maintenance each year in the summer or fall, before you expect to start using your furnace for the cold season.
Will maintenance help my furnace run better?
In most cases, yes. Things like buildup can cause the furnace to work harder while producing less heat, and maintenance keeps the whole system running smoothly.
Why do I need professional furnace maintenance?
Handling furnace maintenance yourself other than changing your filters is not a great idea. Maintenance can be complex and, sometimes, dangerous if performed incorrectly. Especially if your furnace uses gas, you should leave all maintenance to the professionals. They’ll know what to look out for to avoid small issues becoming major malfunctions in the future.
How do I know I need a furnace tune up?
If your furnace is not heating adequately, your energy bills have risen, or you notice short cycling, that could be a sign you need furnace maintenance.
Why Choose Us?
R Buck is the go-to HVAC company in this area of southern Colorado, with over 30 years of success serving our clients. Our dedication to 100% satisfaction led us to earn the title of Best of Pueblo for four consecutive years.
You’ll appreciate our friendly, professional, certified technicians who make furnace maintenance simple and efficient.
Schedule your furnace maintenance in Pueblo, CO and Colorado Springs, CO by calling today.