Furnace checks are essential.
Every heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system will often have a furnace as the main component.
After a long winter, circumstances may call for a more serious inspection to see what kind of shape it is in.
If any problems are found, you’ll want an HVAC expert to fix it for you.
In an article for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, veteran home inspector Reuben Saltzman stated that homeowners can do their part to ensure that the crews will be on the mark with the maintenance.
Minnesotans have just endured a winter season that was almost as fierce as the infamous “polar vortex” of 2013-2014.
An unusually cold season can bring a heavier strain on the heating component. If your furnace has been stretched too far this past winter, spring can be your chance to get the necessary maintenance done with help from St Paul, MN heating & air conditioning companies like Metro Heating and Cooling.
New filter
The filter is one of the easier HVAC components to inspect for its overall condition.
A telltale sign that it’s now past its saturation limit is when the entire unit is covered in dust.
You will have to remove the filter and replace it with a fresh one, but make sure the spent filter is properly disposed of without disturbing the dust.
Bad Winter, Ailing Furnace?
With the airways taken care of, it will be time to check the furnace.
Start by setting the thermostat at heating mode, but at a higher temperature than normal; someone should be at the furnace to check it starts properly.
A telltale sign that something is wrong with the furnace is when the flame suddenly sputters.
If it does, shut it down right away.
Conclusion
Professionals like the team at Metro Heating and Cooling carry out furnace repair in St. Paul, MN on a regular basis, and can check over the entire system for potential errors resulting from the furnace short-cycling. There is the possibility that a replacement will be in order.
Spring gives you the chance to start over in any aspect. When that involves testing your HVAC and preparing it for the warmer months, it is best to have all bases covered.
If you need help with your furnace why not Contact Us at (651) 294-7798 now, and tell us how we can help you?
(Source: How To Inspect Your Own House, Part 8: The Furnace, Minneapolis Star Tribune)
