{"id":770,"date":"2022-12-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picturerockscooling.com\/blog\/?p=770"},"modified":"2022-12-02T13:27:54","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T20:27:54","slug":"eading-way-prevent-furnace-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picturerockscooling.com\/blog\/heating-service\/eading-way-prevent-furnace-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"The Leading Way to Prevent Furnace Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Furnace repairs can be quite a hassle, especially when the need for repair comes up unexpectedly. You have to rearrange your schedule to be available for the technician, and then you worry about what the cost will be and how you will pay it. But you don\u2019t have many options, because you need your heat up and running. It\u2019s even worse if your furnace fails completely during a cold winter night, and you wake up to a frigid house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s worth doing anything that\u2019s necessary to decrease the likelihood of repairs, so that you can avoid the stress, expense, and inconvenience. And we\u2019ve got some great news for you. The best way to prevent furnace repair is very simple and straightforward: it\u2019s regular maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There are two aspects to your furnace\u2019s regular maintenance, and we\u2019ll explain them both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change Your Air Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While furnace installation, maintenance, and repair is almost entirely a job for professionals with extensive training, experience, and licensing, there is one job that you should be doing yourself. Your furnace\u2019s air filter prevents dust, debris, pet hair, and particles from passing through the furnace and recirculating out into the air you breathe. Not only does this improve your indoor air quality, it actually improves your furnace\u2019s well-being. All that dust and mess slows down airflow, decreases efficiency, and contributes to the wear and tear on your furnace\u2019s components.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some air filters are reusable and should be cleaned and reinserted into your furnace. Others are disposable and should be thrown away and replaced. If you\u2019re not sure what type your furnace uses, check your owner\u2019s manual or reach out to us with your questions. Much of the general advice about air filters suggests they be changed every three months, but in our area, that\u2019s simply not practical. The dry environment creates higher levels of dust, so you should change your air filter once a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year, generally in the autumn, your furnace should have a full check-up from a qualified technician. This yearly routine provides a wide array of benefits in addition to decreasing your likelihood of needing furnace repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n