Your furnace should not have to put in extra work to warm the house. And you ought not to be dreading that winter heating bill in the mailbox. For that matter, when was the last time someone gave your furnace a once over before the cold weather made its way in?
Those are questions we hear a lot. At MAX HVAC and Plumbing Solutions our 30 plus years of experience have been put to use for homeowners in Lubbock and throughout West Texas who want their heating systems to perform as they should. Call (806) 515-7104 and let us put a stop to any trouble well before winter is upon you.
You will find it is the season to give some thought to your furnace. With West Texas winters turning from a mild afternoon to something more biting at night, your system has to absorb it all. A tune-up is an easy enough way to ensure comfort and hold down energy costs.
The Price of a Neglected Furnace
It is not as though a furnace will simply quit on you one day without warning. The loss of efficiency comes first, and you see the result in your bills month in and month out.
Leave a system unattended and dust will collect on important components, filters clog and burners become soiled, burning fuel in an uneven fashion. Moving parts go without the lubrication they need and wear. All of this means the furnace has to run longer and with more effort to get to the thermostat setting. More running time is more energy consumed and, ultimately, more money out of pocket.
What You Get With a Fall Tune-Up
Our certified local technicians know what to look for in a service call to improve safety and efficiency. We deal with the little things that add up to higher costs. An all around fall tune-up from us will include:
- Air filter cleaned or put in a new one for unimpeded airflow
- Burners given an inspection and cleaning for combustion that is both even and efficient
- The blower motor checked and any moving parts lubricated to take the strain off
- A test of the thermostat for proper response and reading
- An examination of the heat exchanger for carbon monoxide leaking through cracks
- Electrical connections and the unit in general are looked over
- Safety controls and ignition verified to be in order
In short, it is about making sure your furnace does not waste energy.
Why Maintenance Means Lower Bills
Consider your car; with good oil and clean filters it gives you better mileage. A furnace is no different. One that is in tune will put out the heat you need quicker and then shut down. You end up with less fuel used.
Then there is the matter of efficiency over time. If you forgo maintenance, small things add up and you are left paying more than is necessary to stay warm. Do it right and the system will run much as it did when it was new.
Avoiding the Emergency Call
People do not always make the connection, but a tune-up is also a way to save. It is much less expensive to put right a worn part in the fall than to have a total breakdown in the dead of a January cold snap. Furnaces have a way of giving out when you are relying on them most. An inspection in the fall allows our people to address issues on your schedule rather than in an emergency.
Should one occur, we are available around the clock for Lubbock and the rest of West Texas, Littlefield, Levelland, Wolfforth, Plainview, Tahoka included.
Service Without the Hassle
We are licensed and insured (HVAC TX License #TACLA00111089E, Plumbing #M-44042) and we do not believe in hidden fees or hard selling. Our pricing is straightforward. What is more, every job is done under The MAX Guarantee by technicians who will show your home the respect it is due and make sure the work is right.
Make a call to MAX HVAC and Plumbing Solutions at (806) 515-7104 and we can have your tune-up on the books. There is no reason to wait for a freeze to see if your furnace is up to the task; a little attention in the fall will serve you well all winter.