How to Protect Your Furnace Investment

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How to Protect Your Furnace Investment
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• Prior to every heating session, most heating
  contractors and furnace manufacturers will
  suggest having your furnace serviced by a
  certified heating, ventilation, and air
  conditioning (HVAC) service technician. A
  licensed HVAC service technician will have the
  proper test instruments and experience to check
  furnace issues that you as a homeowner may not
  know.

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• If you have funds to employ a certified HVAC
  technician, I agree that this should be done.
• In this article, we will talk about some tips for
  home furnace maintenance. We will cover some
  important things that you should do to keep your
  furnace or HVAC unit running properly.

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• All kinds of furnaces must be cleaned in a yearly
  basis. In addition to getting rid of accumulated
  dirt, this will allow the furnace service
  technician to fix and detect other troubles
  before they become serious problems. Particularly
  with steam boilers, the burner and the boiler
  tray should be cleaned yearly for efficient
  heating and burning.

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• You probably do not realize it, but servicing
  your furnace can really improve the quality of
  your life. Problems related to furnaces can
  result to humidity imbalances. Dryness or
  excessive humidity can cause serious health
  problems like nose bleeds, itchy eyes, asthma
  attacks, and mold growth as well as adversely
  affecting windows and woodwork. A licensed
  heating professional can identify problems with
  your furnace and fix it to improve humidity and
  make your home as relaxing as possible.

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• Your furnace could likely do well from a repair
  or upgrade, especially if your heating system is
  an older unit. Heating systems are particularly
  dominant in older homes and need frequent care
  and maintenance. However, existing heating units
  can be restored with small improvements or
  adjustments.

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• Also, if you have a furnace that is running from
  propane or natural gas, extra caution must be
  taken. Be sure to not to do anything with your
  furnace if the power or gas valve is turned on to
  avoid fire and related accidents. Checking the
  furnace while it is running must be done only by
  certified heating system technician. Replacing
  the air filter of your heating system once a
  month is also recommended to keep your furnace
  running properly. Some high quality filters may
  last a month longer depending on the type of
  filter and the type of atmosphere.

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• All high efficiency furnaces have some kind of
  drain hose or drain trap. Blockage in the drain
  system of furnaces is the common reason of less
  heat in your heating unit. Try to clean and
  remove the drain trap and blow out all the dirt
  in it. You can use household bleach to get rid of
  bacteria and molds that are building up in the
  drain lines of your heating unit.

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• Last but not the least, being educated on your
  heating unit is very important. It may save you a
  service call someday. On the other hand, be sure
  to ask as many questions about your furnace as
  possible when you employ an HVAC service
  technician. Familiarizing your heating system may
  keep you from calling a technician again when
  another problem arises.