Getting a furnace inspection helps you catch potential safety risks and part failures before they happen. If you hire an experienced HVAC company like Paragon, you can expect a fairly long inspection checklist as part of your annual maintenance, plus some extra work to keep your furnace running smoothly.
Our Furnace Inspection Checklist
During your annual furnace inspection, Paragon’s maintenance technicians check a lot of different parts to make sure everything works safely:
- Heat exchangers to ensure they haven’t corroded or cracked in a way that may lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, a fire, or highly inefficient heating.
- Vent system to maintain a clear path for toxic gases to exit your property without obstructions.
- Combustion air openings to prevent delayed ignition and ensure the right amount of air can reach the burners.
- Manifold gas pressure for continued energy efficiency.
- Igniter/HSI to ensure it works well and isn’t dirty enough to prevent ignition.
- Carbon monoxide levels as another check for health and safety hazards. You should have regularly tested CO detectors installed in your home, but we will also test for CO during your annual furnace maintenance.
- Electrical connections to ensure the current and voltage are within safety standards, with no issues that can cause dangerous power disruptions or electrical short circuits.
- Amp draw on all motors to ensure the right amplitude of energy is running to them and the furnace isn’t likely to overheat.
- Temperature differences between your thermometer display and the actual temperature in your home.
- Limit circuit to help you avoid overheating and fire risks.
The goal for all of these checks is to ensure there aren’t any safety hazards that could increase your risk of air contamination, fire, explosion, or other risks. We also look for issues that could lead to your furnace breaking down sooner, such as parts falling out of alignment or wearing down.
What Else Is Included in Annual Furnace Maintenance?
Our planned maintenance program also includes some preventative services to help your furnace last longer and run more efficiently.
Cleaning
Like other objects, many furnace parts get dirty over time. That dirt can keep your furnace from running at its best, leading to higher energy bills and slower heating.
Paragon’s annual furnace maintenance includes cleaning your furnace cabinet, burners, ports, drains, igniter, and flame sensor to help keep debris out of sensitive parts. Burnt carbon tends to accumulate on areas like burners, and that tends to reduce the performance and efficiency of your furnace. When it builds up on an ignitor tip, it can even prevent ignition.
Furnace Filter Maintenance
We can also clean your filters or replace them if needed. All furnaces need their filters changed or cleaned regularly, but the frequency depends on the type of furnace filters you have and your air quality situation. The more people and pets you have in your household and the lower your air quality, the more often you need to change your filters.
With 4-inch filters, we can change them out for you once a year during your annual inspection, and that might be all you need. On the other hand, if you have smaller filters or poor indoor air quality, you should change them out more frequently in between inspections. If you’re not sure how often you should be changing your filters, we can take a look and give you a recommendation.
Get Your Furnace Inspection Soon
Annual maintenance from a well-trained HVAC professional is the best way to avoid an expensive furnace breakdown right when you need heat the most. Our checks and adjustments can keep your system working at peak efficiency year after year, saving you money on utility bills and unnecessary repairs.
If you need to schedule a furnace inspection, contact Paragon today. Our annual furnace maintenance service helps you protect your investment and access to reliable heat.