In our experience at John A. Kinkaid Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc, many emergency calls for furnaces that suddenly stopped working in the middle of winter are related to a lack of furnace maintenance. Left unserviced, a furnace can leave your family in the cold with little to no warning when it suddenly stops working.
Prevent emergency repairs with good furnace maintenance
Getting your furnace serviced regularly is important so your HVAC professional can catch the small problems before they become huge problems. Making these minor repairs now will save you a lot of headache – and a possible mid-winter, emergency visit from your HVAC repair service – in the long run. Like any equipment, long- term maintenance extends the life of the machine. It is much cheaper to fix the little problems as soon as they appear rather than ignore them until the furnace breaks down and you find yourself shelling out thousands for massive emergency repairs – or even a whole new furnace – in the middle of winter.
Prevents health hazards
An unserviced furnace is also a health hazard. Furnace inspections can reveal carbon monoxide leaks. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas, making it difficult to detect. This is also why installing carbon monoxide detectors in your home is vitally important to the safety and health of your family. Carbon monoxide can lead to headaches, dizziness, nausea and, eventually, death. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 430 people die each year because of carbon monoxide exposure with individuals over the age of 65 being at the greatest risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. Those with breathing problems such as asthma or very young children are also at greater risk.
If you have older relatives including parents or grandparents who live alone, make sure they are getting their furnaces serviced properly and carbon monoxide detectors installed as they may not be aware of the danger they are in by not keeping their furnace in good condition.
Fall is a good time to give your HVAC system an annual tune-up with John A. Kinkaid Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc, the trusted name in HVAC services in the Delaware Valley! Contact us in the Willow Grove area at 215-657-1262 and in the Ambler area at 215-646-5577. Or contact us online to request an appointment today!