What to Look for in Furnace Service

When it is time for your regular furnace service you may have a list of points of anxiety over your gas bill or any damage to your unit. However, the trained professional servicing your unit will have the key safety and function check list ready to inspect for you. The burners, blower, motor and chimney are definitely among the list of points of concern for homeowners and the longevity of your unit. Two of the major concerns for any homeowner are the concern that your unit is receiving the proper amount of gas and it is flowing safely through the proper line.

For homeowners, the amount of gas and burner are the first things they think about and try to monitor for safety and relation to utility costs. You may notice the irregularities in your visible burner flame. If the flame is showing flecks of yellow or bouncing it is an indication that flame is receiving a steady flow of gas. Or, the flame is not as high as it should be to. Your repair professional will safely turn the flame adjustment screw in order to help it reach the desired height when he or she visits your home for furnace service.

In addition, you may have also noticed another warning sign for necessary furnace service, which is the smell of propane whenever you stand near your unit. This is an indication of a gas leak. Due to the fact that trying to tighten any loose valves or repair any suspected breaches in supply line by yourself can worsen the leak, it would be greatly advised to seek professional assistance here as well. When the repair professional arrives he or she will conduct a series of tests such as to find the source point of the leak. The leak may be easily repaired with a tightening of the loose valve or the gas may have to be temporarily turned off in order to replace the line as a safety precaution. You will of course save money once you stop loosing gas but your family will also be safer from the fumes and threat of a faulty line.

There are several points of concern to be checked by the professional furnace service. Their training affords them the knowledge of the usual weak points of any aging unit. Cracks, corrosion, or improper lubrication can be found throughout the burners, blower motor, flue, anticipator, and filter to name a few. The main objective for the furnace service technician is to disassemble, clean, and make all of the necessary repairs before reassembly. These repairs are a great opportunity to assuage all of your family, financial, and appliance concerns because your unit will be run before the professional leaves, in order to assure proper function before you move forward. Maintenance is an essential aspect of use and longevity with all of your appliances, even the ones that you forget about most of the time.