It’s easy to forget about taking care of your HVAC system, especially during the busy fall season. However, waiting until the weather turns cold to address potential problems can lead to inconvenient and uncomfortable situations – making September, October, November the perfect months to schedule your fall furnace or boiler inspection. As we all face the facts and wave ‘goodbye’ to the warm weather, here are our four reasons to schedule your fall heating inspection early and how preventative maintenance can help.
1. Because Freezing is No Fun
As the temperatures drop and your family spends more time indoors, it’s vital that your furnace or boiler can keep you warm all winter long. Inspections are the best way to ensure your heater is ready for the freezing temps ahead. Just like with your vehicle, prolonged use of your furnace or boiler without regular maintenance increases your chances of a costly breakdown at the most inconvenient time.
2. Because Waiting Now Means Waiting Later
Thinking you’ll handle any issues as they arise? Picture this: it’s -20 degrees outside and suddenly, your furnace stops producing heat. In that moment, the comfort of your home is abruptly compromised leaving you to call an HVAC company to get your furnace repaired or replaced. But here’s the catch, when the temperature plummets, you’re not the only one facing heating problems. Many others in similar predicaments will be calling with their emergencies, too. As a result, you’ll likely find yourself struggling to stay warm and waiting longer than you’d like for a technician to arrive, simply due to the increased demand. Waiting to address unseen issues until they become emergencies only means more discomfort and extended waiting periods. By proactively maintaining and servicing your furnace before problems arise, you are more likely to avoid these cold, uncomfortable situations and ensure your heating system is reliable when your family needs it most.
3. Because a Breakdown Could Cost You 20x More
Annual inspections can help identify small issues before they become serious and costly larger problems. Frigid temps make your equipment work harder and more likely to break down, especially if you haven’t kept up with routine maintenance. Would you rather pay $150-$200 for an inspection now that could help prevent a breakdown? Or pay thousands of dollars for a new furnace when a preventable problem wipes it out? Not to mention if your heating stops working at night or around holidays, you’ll likely be spending double on labor costs. A proactive approach can extend the life of your system, keep it running smoothly, AND cost you less in the long run.
4. Because You Didn’t Last Year
So you didn’t get an inspection last year, and your heating system worked “just fine?” That’s great – but also “lucky.” You can’t predict when furnace or boiler issues will arise, or when cold weather will come, so why push your luck when it comes to your home? Protect your investment and schedule a heating tune-up well before winter starts. This way, you ensure that your system is ready to perform efficiently throughout the colder month
Valor Mechanical is committed to your family’s safety and comfort, as well as protecting your home investment. With our preventative maintenance clean and checks, you can relax knowing your HVAC system will be in its best shape for the colder weather ahead. After all, when you schedule your fall heating inspection, you’re ensuring comfort and safety, preventing costly breakdowns, and hopefully avoiding repair or replacement delays. Let us handle the maintenance, so you can enjoy peace of mind—contact our experts to schedule your fall inspection.