It may be tempting to skip or delay routine expenses such as doctors’ visits, vehicle maintenance, or your annual furnace service call. Even when you think everything could be fine and worked great the year before, let’s take a look at why you should schedule furnace maintenance visits every year.

Manufacturers Recommend It

The manufacturers of the furnaces know the workings of their product better than anyone, and they are not the recipients of the money that is paid for the maintenance. That goes to your local furnace repair company. The way they do benefit though is that damage done from lack of maintenance or improper operation are not covered under the warranty, and their p As it just so happens, you as the furnace owner do not benefit either from lack of warranty coverage so it is in your best interest as well to keep your furnace maintained.

That being said if you miss a year or two on a new furnace, this doesn’t mean your warranty is automatically voided, but two years can easily turn into 3, and if your furnace is older, going any distance without maintenance can be inadvisable. Even if your furnace is working fine, it is good to have expert eyes on it once a year to catch wear and malfunctions before it is too late.

What Happens During Annual Furnace Maintenance Calls?

Many companies out there advertise special “32 point furnace tune ups”, and “comprehensive furnace tune ups” but you may be wondering what all goes into these, if it is actually carried out, and how much of it is fluff.

Our technicians can show up to your house and check:

· The venting system

· The heat exchanger

· All safety switches

· All burners

· The Flame Sensor

· The Ignition device

· The Blower

· The Drainage system

· All Wiring

· Temperature Rise

· Gas Pressures

· Proper Filter Installation

When we check these main things, and all the components they work with, we will recommend any repairs that are necessary. If your furnace is working properly, we won’t have any recommendations!

What The Heck, Call Ventec

Ventec has been in business since 1989 and is Pittsburgh’s #1 most referred heating, cooling, and refrigeration contractor! Our honest experts will leverage years of experience, factory training and good customer service to come to your house and check your system to make sure you are good to go in the cold months.