Home Heating: Dangers of Not Maintaining Your Furnace

As providers of cooling and heating services in Northbrook, IL, we know what happens when your furnace doesn’t get regular maintenance. Sure, your furnace may look fine now, and you think you’re saving money by skipping this service. But suddenly something avoidable goes wrong and your family’s sitting in the cold. Furnace maintenance is a must. Here’s why:

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The furnace’s combustion process emits carbon monoxide. When the system functions properly, a component called the heat exchanger disperses this gas. If this breaks down, colorless and odorless carbon monoxide invades the home, and this occurs while the furnace appears to have no problems.

Reduced System Efficiency

A furnace that doesn’t receive regular maintenance can have its system compromised. A compromised furnace must expend a greater amount of energy to perform. Something as minor as clogged filters will force the heater to work harder, the result being that your utility bill goes higher each month.

Poor Indoor Air Quality

Unwanted compounds like debris, dust and biological growth build in a furnace. This can affect everything from humidity to sinuses. This situation is usually the result of ventilation issues and easily corrected. But when it’s not, you get problems that impact the home, your family and your wallet.

Costly System Repairs

When you choose to ignore furnace maintenance, you’re waiting for small operating glitches to flip and become big, costly breakdowns. Without regular maintenance, here’s what happens:

• Vent systems suffer leakage or blockage.
• Combustion gases aren’t analyzed.
• Blower access doors aren’t examined for sealing.
• Wiring and heat exchangers corrode and rust.
• Burners’ flames, sensors and ignitions are at risk.
• Blower wheels won’t get cleaned.

We have the technical experience to meet and exceed a level of customer service that ensures homes stay comfortable, safe and affordable. Don’t wait until your heater goes boom to call us. Contact Carefree Comfort Inc. today to find out how we can help you with all your furnace maintenance needs.

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