The furnace in your Flower Mound, TX, home is essential for maintaining a comfortable and safe interior environment throughout the year. Like other appliances and devices in your home, it’s important that you obtain routine maintenance for your furnace. This will ensure that it functions efficiently and reliably all year long. A furnace tune-up can also lengthen the life expectancy of your heating and cooling equipment and related ductwork, saving you money in the long run.
An Increase in Your Monthly Energy Costs
Keep a close eye on your monthly utility bills. If you notice that they are slowly starting to creep up each billing cycle unrelated to outdoor temperatures, this may be caused by furnace inefficiencies. You can also compare the amount of energy you used this billing cycle to your usage from the same time last year. This gives you an idea if something in your home isn’t working as efficiently as it once was.
A tune-up can address things like a clogged filter, dirty interior components, unlubricated components, or damaged electrical connections. Our technicians can also identify worn and failing parts. These problems result in your equipment working harder than it should be.
More Frequent Repairs
You may want to schedule a furnace tune-up if you’re calling our team frequently for repairs. By making minor repairs during maintenance, you can protect the longevity and efficiency of your furnace and related HVAC equipment. Not to mention, routine maintenance and minor repairs tend to be more affordable than waiting for a major furnace malfunction to occur.
It’s Been a While Since Your Last Tune-Up
Ideally, you should have our team come to your home once a year to inspect and tune up your furnace. If you can’t remember the last time you made this appointment or you know that it’s been several years, now is the time to get on our schedule.
Noticing Strange Smells
If your furnace is producing an odor when it’s running, several issues may be occurring that can be addressed with a tune-up. You may have a dirty air filter or clogged air filter housing that allows particulate matter to circulate in your home. This can produce a musty or dusty odor.
If you smell anything that resembles something burning or an electrical smell, turn off your furnace and call our team for assistance. This is likely a wiring problem that could result in electrical shock or fire.
Damage to your ductwork may also be to blame. You can schedule an inspection of your ducts to check for gaps, cracks, or holes that are allowing particulates to enter your HVAC system. Our duct cleaning and duct sealing services can remedy this situation.
Noisy Operation
Your furnace should be very quiet when it’s running. Most homeowners don’t notice that their heating equipment is even on, especially if they have a newer model that produces minimal decibels during runtime. If your furnace gets louder as time passes, you might have loose or broken parts. A tune-up can help bring noise levels back down.
Indoor Air Quality Issues
There are several signs that the air quality inside your home isn’t as healthy or safe as it should be. You may notice your allergies are flared up, asthma attacks are more frequent, or you are experiencing frequent headaches. A furnace with dirty interior components will not work efficiently and can contribute significantly to poor indoor air quality. Our maintenance service includes cleaning internal components and conducting safety checks.
Short Cycling
In moderate weather, your furnace should start, run for ten to 15 minutes, and turn off. Unless you’re experiencing extreme winter weather, if you notice that your furnace is turning on very frequently and turning off right away, or running for longer periods, there are likely components that should be inspected, serviced, etc.
Hot or Cold Spots in Your Home
Your home should experience consistent temperatures throughout the entire residence. If you notice an increase in hot or cold spots, your furnace is not working properly. We will lubricate moving parts, inspect fan blades, and clean interior components to ensure optimal function. You should also check for drafts around your home that should be sealed up to boost the overall efficiency of your HVAC system.
Furnace Isn’t Starting
Sometimes, despite the settings on your thermostat indicating that your furnace should be running, it won’t turn on. This can be caused by a damaged electrical connection, which is usually simple to repair during maintenance. However, something more serious, like a cracked heat exchanger, may be happening. In this situation, we’ll likely recommend replacing your furnace instead of making repairs.
You may also have a thermostat issue that is to blame. We can calibrate your thermostat so more accurate readings are taken, and your furnace can communicate with your thermostat properly. We may need to fix or clean electrical connections for your thermostat.
Your Furnace is Getting Older
While even brand-new furnaces should get regular maintenance, tune-ups are even more important as your furnace ages. A furnace typically lasts anywhere from 15 to 25 years, depending on how well it’s taken care of. If your furnace is approaching 15 years old, it’s important that you keep up with yearly tune-ups. This will help extend your furnace’s useful life so you can save money by not replacing it prematurely.
Safety is a Concern
You should be able to rely on your furnace to work properly and safely. If you’re noticing that your furnace feels warm to the touch, there are sparks coming from it, or smoke is coming out of your vents or the furnace itself, safety is a concern. Call our team right away for an inspection and tune-up of your furnace.
Regarding safety, also make sure that all your carbon monoxide and fire detectors are working properly. You should test them periodically using their ‘test’ and ‘reset’ buttons. You will need to change their batteries annually. These detectors usually last anywhere from five to seven years. If yours are nearing the end of this time frame, consider replacing them before they malfunction or fail to work properly.
Your Furnace Can’t Reach Your Desired Temperature
If your furnace seems to be running frequently but is not having an easy time achieving your set temperature, there is a reason for this. There are likely components that need to be serviced and tuned up to boost efficiency so your equipment runs less frequently. This will reduce your energy consumption as well.
If you want to schedule a tune-up for your furnace in the Flower Mound area, Honest Home Services LLC can assist. In addition to routine maintenance for your furnace and air conditioner, we also provide new equipment installation and emergency repairs. We also perform water heater service and drain repair. We can help you address indoor air quality concerns with IAQ testing, the installation of whole-home purification equipment, humidity control devices, and duct cleaning.
Contact Honest Home Services LLC in Flower Mound today to schedule an appointment.
