{"id":1497,"date":"2023-01-30T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/?p=1497"},"modified":"2023-01-29T15:09:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-29T20:09:39","slug":"5-ways-to-prevent-more-furnace-maintenance-than-necessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/heating-service\/5-ways-to-prevent-more-furnace-maintenance-than-necessary\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Prevent More Furnace Maintenance Than Necessary"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The best heating system is one that you never have to think about. Sometimes, though, a little thinking ahead can save you a great deal of bother in the future. Since emergency repairs are definitely best avoided, it\u2019s always easiest to start with a happy furnace and take some basic steps to keep it that way. If you want to make the most of your furnace’s performance without the need for frequent service, we\u2019ve got some tips for you. However, if you do need furnace repair in Boston, MA<\/a>, it\u2019s always best to get it done as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1: Change the Air Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While most furnace maintenance tasks should be performed by a professional, the air filter should be on your regular to-do list. It catches particles like dirt, dust, and pet hair so they don\u2019t cause problems inside your furnace. It needs to be clean so that air can continue to pass easily through it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dirty filter makes the whole system work harder because pulling air through a thick layer of dust and debris uses a lot of energy. This strain can cause problems to develop and the dust itself can make components overheat. Each month while your furnace is in frequent use, change the filter. When it\u2019s only being used occasionally, you can change it less often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: Thermostat Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most energy-intensive part of your furnace\u2019s heating cycle is when it starts up. If you\u2019re continually adjusting your thermostat, you\u2019re causing additional startup cycles, putting strain on the system and increasing your utility bills. And if you do drop the temperature during the day (which is good for lowering your bills) you might be coming home to a chilly house on a cold winter night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be tempted to crank the heat extra high to try to compensate for this! It won\u2019t heat your home any faster and it will put unnecessary pressure on your furnace. Instead, program your thermostat to start warming your house up to the usual temperature before you get home. If your thermostat is very old and can\u2019t be programmed, consider upgrading it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: Limit Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your furnace doesn\u2019t have to spend as much time running, it won\u2019t accumulate as much wear and tear. Make sure you heat your home as efficiently as possible. Use your ceiling fan to push the warmed air down to where you can enjoy it, allow sunshine to pour in the windows, and seal up doors and windows with weatherstripping. In addition to decreasing the need for furnace service, you\u2019ll be saving money and doing the planet a favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4: Keep an Ear Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the first ways a furnace signals that it\u2019s struggling is by making noise. Pay attention to any sudden or unusual sounds such as rattling, clicking, groaning, banging, or screeching. Allowing a problem to continue means risking a much bigger problem. A technician can fix something like a wobbling blower fan very quickly and easily, but if that fan comes free and hits other components, you might be looking at a big repair and parts needing to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5: Annual Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, we know you\u2019d like to avoid maintenance but it’s essential to keeping your system in prime condition. Everything in your heating system will be cleaned, inspected, tested, tightened, and lubricated. This decreases the likelihood that you\u2019ll need any other service for the rest of the year.
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Reach out to <\/strong>Cooling Unlimited, Inc.<\/strong><\/a> with any questions or to schedule furnace maintenance.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you want to make the most of your furnace without requiring frequent service, we\u2019ve got some tips for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[87,147],"class_list":["post-1497","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-boston","tag-furnace-repair"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1497","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1497"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1497\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1501,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1497\/revisions\/1501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1497"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1497"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1497"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}