How To Keep Your Furnace Clean

When you need maintenance call the pros at W.H. Riley & Son

Figuring out what size furnace will work for your home here in the southeastern Massachusetts area is not something you should take lightly. A furnace that is too large for your space will cycle on and off frequently. While this may not sound like such a big deal, you’ll actually end up with increased wear and tear, pretty significant temperature changes, and a heating system that isn’t working as efficiently as it could be.

On the flip side, a furnace that is too small for your home is not going to keep you warm and comfortable throughout the winter.

This is a process the professionals here at W.H. Riley & Son can assist with. Whether you’re using propane, natural gas, or heating oil, we will help you find the right size furnace for your specific home. We even offer free estimates!

However, the job doesn’t end once you’ve landed on and installed a furnace in your home. You still need to maintain and care for this furnace. This is another area where W.H. Riley & Son can lend a helping hand.

Why is maintenance for a furnace important?

It is best practice to have your home’s furnace serviced on an annual basis. This servicing should include a thorough cleaning.

Routine maintenance and cleaning helps catch small issues before they lead to massive and expensive problems that could cause your whole heating system to shut down.

Additionally, a clean and well-maintained system is more efficient and more reliable than a system that is not well maintained. A clean furnace actually uses less fuel, which helps with your heater’s life expectancy and ends up saving you money in the long run.

Who should perform this maintenance on my furnace?

Seeing as how vital and important a furnace is to a home, the equipment isn’t anything you want to mess with. A thorough cleaning and servicing appointment may require taking your furnace apart. Therefore, it is best to leave this job up to a professional service such as W.H. Riley & Son. Our trained and certified service technicians have the experience and knowledge to troubleshoot, handle any necessary repairs, and keep your heating system in good shape.

The ideal time for furnace maintenance

As we said, furnace maintenance should be left up to a professional and should be done once a year. You ideally want to book your annual servicing appointment for some time in the fall. Don’t wait until winter officially arrives. This way you will know that your heating equipment is ready for the cold temperatures.

How can a homeowner clean his or her furnace?

While a professional should do most of the maintenance and cleaning on a furnace, a homeowner can change his or her own filters. All you need to do is switch out an old furnace filter for a new one, which should only take between about 5 and 10 minutes. Just make sure you turn your furnace off before starting this process.

Furnace maintenance from W.H. Riley & Son

Whether your furnace needs a servicing appointment or you need to upgrade your equipment, W.H. Riley & Son can help. We are a full-service furnace company.

Contact W.H. Riley & Son today to learn more about the furnace services we offer throughout southeastern Massachusetts.