Prevention

Preventing a furnace repair Meridian Idaho.  Replacing your filters is the best way to prevent a furnace repair Meridian Idaho. Filters help keep the air in your home clean as well as the furnace and coil.  The dirt that sticks to your filter would otherwise be sent into your furnace. This dirt clogs up the motor air ports causing the motor to overheat and fail premature, furthermore it will also stick to the blower wheel causing less air.  Dirt getting past that then sticks to your indoor coil, causing a blanket of dirt slowing air flow further.  Robbing your furnace and ac of its effectiveness.  Lastly any dirt that passes through the coil is sent through your duct work and back into your home.  Replacing your filters every 3 months is the best way to prevent a furnace and ac repair.

Furnace Repair Meridian Idaho

The 2nd way to prevent a furnace repair Meridian Idaho is to have your furnace serviced. A service not only helps prolong the life of your furnace but ensures it is running safe and at its best. Make sure when your furnace is serviced that there is a carbon monoxide test done every time.  This is a simple test on your furnace to make sure it is not leaking CO (a deadly gas).  Your flame sensor should be cleaned every time as well.  The technician should look at your safety devices to make sure all are in good shape and hooked up properly.  Check your filters to make sure you are on top of it and getting the most air flow possible.  The furnace should also be vacuumed out to help prevent fires and other issues.

Make it Last

The average life span of a gas furnace is about 16 years but with proper servicing and filters most will last much longer and you will have less need for a furnace repair Meridian Idaho.  For all of your furnace repair Meridian Idaho needs as well as ac repair, duct work, thermostats and air filters, call the experts at Value Heating Inc.  We also do furnace repair Boise, furnace repair Eagle Idaho and all surrounding Treasure Valley locations.