Quick Guide to Furnace and Boiler Maintenance

Regular furnace maintenance and boiler maintenance by a certified professional are essential for keeping the system operating efficiently and avoiding expensive repairs. With regular maintenance, you'll also be adding years of longevity to the system and you’ll enjoy a warm home during the chillier seasons. Most professional heating services recommend at least one maintenance visit or tune-up a year for furnaces and boilers. This applies to both new and older units.

Boiler maintenance and Furnace Maintenance

When a certified HVAC technicians arrives for a maintenance visit or system tune-up, they have a checkpoint list of items to check and service. General service for boilers and furnaces includes:

• Inspecting the unit for proper venting, abnormal vibrations and worn parts
• Checking, cleaning and adjusting the pilot burner as needed
• Checking of the heat exchanger
• Checking of the gas vale operation and adjusting gas pressure if needed
• Inspecting the electrical circuit, including thermostat wiring and thermostat
• Testing the ignition system
• Inspecting and lubricating of the blower motor
• Inspecting the electrical and safety circuits for proper operation
• Adjusting the furnace for peak operating efficiency
• Checking on the air filter

Often, there are signs that your heating system may not be working properly. You may notice that your home doesn't have adequate heat, the unit is making unusual sounds or that the boiler or furnace is using more fuel than usual. If any of these circumstances occur, it's time to call in the professionals for a diagnostic check and repair before the situation gets worse.

At Tempco Heating & Air Conditioning, we offer seasonal tune-ups to prepare your furnace or boiler for the demanding colder seasons. Take advantage of our Internet coupons for savings on tune-ups along with discounts for HVAC repairs and new select installations. We even offer special financing to help ease the expense of new HVAC projects. Our goal is to make HVAC repair and installation affordable, so our customers can enjoy a comfortable home.

If your heating system does breakdown, you can rely on us for a quick response with our 24/7 emergency service. Call us anytime, and we will dispatch a service technician to your home or place of business. In addition to being NATE certified, our service technicians undergo continual factory training to stay on top of the new advances in HVAC equipment. In a nutshell, they can work on any model or make. They also arrive in stocked service trucks for a quick repair.

If your HVAC system is old and it's time for an upgrade, we offer a wide range of HVAC equipment, including furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, hybrid systems and more. Our product lines include top brands that feature the latest technological components for energy efficiency and optimal indoor comfort. They also come with excellent manufacturer warranties. Our technicians will work closely with you to ensure that you select the best type of unit for your home and your budget. We’ve been serving Arlington Heights and surrounding communities for more than 20 years.