It is important to schedule professional maintenance for your furnace every year. But in between those appointments, there are 365 days that you can take steps to care for your furnace as well. In fact, the steps that you take as a homeowner make the biggest impact on how well your furnace operates over its lifespan.
As part of your maintenance, it is important to monitor for signs that something is wrong with your furnace. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, you can give our team a call to schedule a furnace repair service in Boulder. We can help you keep your furnace in the best condition possible, even between regularly scheduled professional maintenance.
Change the Filter
One of the easiest and best things you can do for your furnace is to change out the air filter on time. The timing depends on what type of filter you buy. Some filters are rated to last for a single month, while others will last for upwards of three months or longer. Having a clean air filter in place helps to maximize airflow and improve indoor air quality.
Wipe Down the Vents
It’s also a good idea to wipe down the vents around your home. This includes the intake grate in front of your air filter. Even with an excellent air filter in place, some dust and dirt will get through the system. When you keep the vents and grate clean, you can improve your indoor air quality a bit and also helped to maximize airflow. As a layer of dust gets thicker on your vents, it can prevent airflow from blowing out into your home as effectively.
Schedule Professional Maintenance
If you haven’t scheduled furnace maintenance, now is the time to do so. Consider joining our Peak Performance Club to make it easy to get maintenance done each year. With our comprehensive maintenance services, you’re investing in the long-term health and energy efficiency of your heating system, ensuring it delivers peak performance and lower utility costs.
Rinse Drain Pipes
Your next step is to pour some vinegar into the condensate drain line of your furnace. This drain line helps to capture extra humidity in the air and drain it outside your home. Unfortunately, it is very prone to mold growth and clogs thanks to the potential for dust buildup.
Vinegar helps to prevent clogs that might otherwise cause water to back up and leak out into your furnace and the surrounding areas of your home. It’s a preventative measure to help your furnace work at its best while also preventing water damage.
Monitor the Pilot Light
You also want to check the pilot light from time to time if you have a gas furnace. You always want to see a bright blue flame burning. If the flame turns yellow, orange, or a duller shade of blue, something is wrong with the airflow or gas lines leading to the chamber. If the pilot light isn’t a steady blue flame, don’t try to troubleshoot this on your own. Instead, give our team a call and let us figure out what’s wrong and fix it for you.
Contact Meyers Heating & Air Conditioning today to schedule an appointment with our professionals.