Energy Solutions New Mexico

Oct, 2008

Ensuring the Safety and Efficiency of Your Furnace

Posted by: Energy Admin In: Energy Tips

A clean, well-adjusted heating system will save you money on fuel and will prolong furnace life. The cost of annual servicing is modest, especially when compared with the price of a new furnace. There is some maintenance that homeowners can undertake themselves, such as the cleaning and replacing of filters. To ensure safe and efficient operation of a heating system, however, homeowners should have their furnace inspected annually. A qualified service technician is the only person who should make any adjustments.

A carbon monoxide (CO) detector installed near sleeping areas can offer an extra measure of safety but they should not be used as a substitute for an annual furnace inspection.

2 Responses to "Ensuring the Safety and Efficiency of Your Furnace"

1 | Emile Sawyer

April 7th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

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So much to keep track of…how can you help get me on a proper maintenance schedule?

2 | Energy Admin

April 10th, 2009 at 7:11 pm

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Most Heating and mechanical systems should be inspected annually. More complex systems should be inspected at least twice per year. It is always a good idea to become familiar with your system yourself and look in on settings and readings every month or two to identify problems before they become critical.

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