Although the winter has been relatively mild, when the cold air arrives, staying warm is important. The propane or heating oil is probably filled, but the Furnace in Madison should be checked before operation. Proper cleaning and maintenance can keep a furnace operating in top performance and keep the temperature inside of a building comfortable for its occupants. Attempting to clean and maintain a furnace on your own can leave you with additional problems that weren’t there before the project was started. A highly trained furnace technician can clean the inside of the furnace and check all connections for a tight fit.
Maintenance on a Furnace in Madison helps to prevent fires in the future. The heat exchanger in a furnace is also called the fire box. Over time, the heat exchanger can become cracked from heating and cooling. The end result will be an oily soot in the house if the owner heats by oil as well as a fire hazard. For propane or gas furnaces, the heat exchanger can cause carbon monoxide to build up in a home. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas which can make an individual very ill and could also result in death. The heat exchanger on a gas furnace can also create a serious fire hazard within a building.
An owner cannot usually see the inside of a heat exchanger. Only a trained HVAC technician can place a special camera into the furnace to see the inside. If it is cracked, the furnace should be replaced immediately. The life of a furnace is usually about 10-15 years when proper maintenance is performed. Repairing the furnace when a technician notifies an owner of a problem is necessary to extend the life of a furnace. When a furnace is not working properly, it will use more fuel than necessary. If a furnace is more than ten years old and requires substantial repairs, it may be a good idea to consider replacing the furnace. The new energy efficient furnaces and the energy rebates available for many models will help to pay for furnace in a short amount of time. For more information on maintenance, repair or replacement of a furnace, please feel free to visit EastRiverEnergy.com.
