6 Reasons to Get Your Heater Checked
Keeping your heater maintained is of paramount importance. You can avoid a variety of issues by making sure that your heater is running as well as it possibly can. Many people wonder just how often they should have their heater checked, and there are a few reasons that should prompt you to schedule a tune-up.
1. Gap in Usage
There can often be a period of several months during which you have not turned on your heating system at all. You may have taken a lengthy trip for a few months, or maybe you have more than one home, so the heater has stayed off. Perhaps it is just that it is too warm in the spring and summer to run it, but now the colder months are approaching. In any of these cases, it is worth making sure that your heater is working properly after being turned off for so long.
2. Moving Into a New Residence
If you have recently moved into a new residence, it is a good idea to have the heater checked. Once you move into a new place, you may not be certain of the last time the heating system was turned on, so it’s best to have it looked at to make sure that it’s working properly and efficiently.
If you have purchased a new home, the heater may not come with maintenance records, so you’ll have no way of knowing how well-maintained the heater is until you schedule an inspection with an HVAC professional. You’ll certainly want to have the system cleaned to get it up and running again after all the time the home sat on the market.
3. An Upcoming Change in Weather
The most typical reason for having your heater checked is that you are preparing for the fall and winter when the heater is going to be used the most often. Getting the heater checked ahead of the colder months is important so you can be sure that it works properly. Having your heater fail during the winter is an uncomfortable and possibly dangerous situation. It is best to have the heater checked well before you actually need it; that way, you do not have to get a technician to come out when other customers are having heater issues during the winter. This helps make sure that you will not have to wait for service.
4. Monetary Savings
Another fantastic reason for having your heater regularly checked is that it saves you money. Regular checks of your heating system help to make sure that your heater is running at optimal efficiency, which saves you money on energy costs. Having your heater checked also prevents any small issues that might be present from becoming larger ones, which could lead to costly repairs.
5. Safety
There is no better reason to have your heater checked than that it keeps you and your loved ones safe. When an HVAC professional inspects your heater, they will check for loose connections and leaks that could cause dangerous gases to escape into your home. When you get your HVAC tune-up, it’s a good reminder for you to change the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors as well.
6. Regular Maintenance
You should have your heater checked at least once a year. It is recommended that this be done ahead of the colder months, preferably in late summer before the fall. Some customers opt to have it checked more often than that. Adding a service appointment in late spring can allow the technician to get your heater ready for the period of inactivity that will happen during the summer.
If you need a reminder to have your heater checked, smart thermostats come with the ability to set alerts so that you know when it is time for your annual heater inspection. Be sure that the inspection is done by a licensed and certified professional technician such as one from Mullen Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. This way, nothing will be overlooked. Doing it yourself or having an unlicensed contractor come in could void your equipment’s warranty.
Scheduling an Inspection
If you are in South Charleston, NC or the surrounding area and it is time to have your heater inspected, look no further than our team at Mullen Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. The roots of our company stretch back to 1950, and we have always put the needs of our customers first. Not only are we prepared to meet any of your heating needs, but we also offer a full range of cooling and plumbing services as well. Give Mullen Plumbing, Heating and Cooling a call today for your heater inspection so that you and your loved ones are never left in the cold.
