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Have you turned your heat on for the first time this fall yet? If not, the time is coming with these crisp mornings and chillier evenings with temperatures hovering around the upper 50s-low 60s. Turning on the heat for the first time marks the official start of fall in our minds, and we couldn’t be more excited for some Chiefs football and cooler temperatures!
Though there’s much to look forward to each fall with holidays to celebrate and sports teams to cheer on, there is some maintenance on our homes that needs to be done before winter’s arrival. Our home exteriors and interiors need winter prep each year including the furnace.
Knowing how often our heat kicks on during the cooler months, you want to ensure your furnace is in great shape to work hard all fall and winter. Continue reading to learn why fall furnace tune-ups are essential for optimal efficiency and how Cates Heating and Cooling can help keep your family comfortable all fall and winter!
Why Get Fall Furnace Tune-Ups?
There are many advantages to getting routine fall furnace tune-ups and HVAC maintenance going beyond heating your home. Below are some reasons why fall furnace tune-ups are essential for optimal efficiency:
1. Your Furnace Will Last Longer
Though getting a fall furnace tune-up is an expense, it’s an investment that protects your entire HVAC system from system breakdowns and even fires. The last thing you want is to be stuck this winter with a system failure on a cold night when you either need to pay an emergency fee or wait for an HVAC technician to become available.
Fall furnace tune-ups keep your furnace in great shape, extending its lifespan. How? During your tune-up, a technician will inspect your furnace and thermostat to ensure it’s working optimally. They can catch issues before they become a major problem and damage the rest of the system.
2. You’ll Save on Heating Bills
We’re no strangers to freezing weather during wintertime with occasional snowstorms and ice storms, making our heat kick on more often to keep our homes warm and cozy. An older furnace or one with hidden issues will kick on even more, quickly increasing your heating bill. Did you know that older furnaces that don’t get routine tune-ups can increase energy bills by 22%? The average monthly energy bill in America is around $147 – you could spend upwards of $30.00 more per energy bill, amounting to a whopping $200 of wasted money on heating bills for the year!
Regular tune-ups and HVAC maintenance will save on your heating bills, ensuring your HVAC system and furnace work optimally and efficiently to save money this winter.
3. You’ll Breathe Quality Air
Does anyone in your household suffer from allergies or a chronic illness like asthma or COPD? Skipping fall tune-ups can result in sicker family members. How? Routine tune-ups include air filter replacement and checking how well your furnace is blowing warm air. If your furnace filter hasn’t been replaced recently and is dirty, the air inside your home can be full of allergens like dust, dander, and pollens. Getting fall furnace tune-ups makes for cleaner, better-quality air your family can breathe. Thus, fall tune-ups keep your family healthier during winter when the heat is constantly running.
4. Your Family Will be Safer
Did you know that getting routine fall HVAC tune-ups keeps your family safer? Not only do tune-ups improve the air quality inside your home, they can also prevent furnace fires. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, over 32,000 home heating fires were reported in 2021, the second most common cause of house fires. HVAC technicians inspect furnaces to ensure they’re running efficiently and safely.
5. You’ll Maintain Warranties
Like other home components that require routine maintenance to maintain the warranty, the same goes for furnaces; getting tune-ups maintains warranties! The average furnace has a lifespan of 15 years, and most furnace manufacturers have warranties that will last at least 10 years on parts.
Schedule Your Fall Furnace Tune-up with Cates Heating and Cooling
At Cates Heating and Cooling, we’ve been installing and repairing furnaces for over 50 years! Our fall tune-up service will keep your loved ones safer and healthier, keep your energy bills low, maintain manufacturer warranties, and help prolong your furnace’s lifespan. If your furnace is older, we recommend a furnace replacement to ensure your home stays warm this winter.
We’re family-owned and operated with expertly trained technicians who have provided exceptional service to all our customers for over 50 years. We service Kansas City and surrounding cities, including the following:
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Our residential heating services include furnace installation, furnace repair, heat pumps, geothermal HVAC systems, and humidifiers. Contact Cates with any questions or concerns about your HVAC system and how we can help!
