Heating System Checks Increase Comfort and Save Homeowners Money
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Would you drive your car without ever changing the oil? Probably not.
Just like your car, home heating systems such as furnaces, boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, and on-demand units require annual preventative maintenance to deliver the comfort and safety you deserve.
There are several reasons to have annual preventative maintenance performed by a licensed HVAC pro. For example, did you know yearly maintenance on your home heating system can reduce your energy bills by up to 30%? Or that 9 out of 10 HVAC systems fail due to a build-up of dirt and dust, or lack of maintenance?
Benefits of Annual Preventative Maintenance
- Increased Comfort – A clean system is a system that can deliver the comfort you deserve year after year.
- Lower Energy Bills – Heating System Checks by professional HVAC companies ensure that your system is functioning as efficiently as possible.
- Reliability – Avoid costly breakdowns when you need your system most: on the coldest nights of the year when it’s working the hardest.
- Safety – A well-maintained system is far less likely to leak harmful gasses such as Carbon Monoxide (CO) into your home.
- Warranty Protection – HVAC manufacturers recommend annual inspections and maintenance be performed by qualified technicians. Warranties can be voided if a lack of proper maintenance results in a problem with the system.
Increased Comfort
Clean, well-adjusted systems restore maximum heating capacity, resulting in warmer rooms that cost less to heat.
In forced-air systems, the build-up of bacteria, fungi, pollen, dirt, and dust can aggravate allergies, asthma, and emphysema because the contaminants can get into your indoor breathing air. In fact, indoor air is typically 3-5X dirtier than outdoor air according to the Environmental Protection Agency, which has labeled it a Top 5 Risk to Public Health. Yikes!
Lower Energy Bills
Even something as simple as a clogged air filter can reduce the efficiency of your system by 5-15%. It also puts unnecessary strain on your system by forcing it to work harder. As if that’s not enough, as little as .042 inches of dirt on a heating coil can reduce system efficiency by as much as 21%! Getting your heating system checked means your system is going to use less energy because it will run more efficiently. That’s good for your bank account and the environment.
Reliability
This on-demand gas boiler we recently replaced had been compromised by a lack of maintenance, resulting in significantly shorter equipment lifespan. Annual heating system checks could have fixed this issue before it resulted in sudden (and costly) failure. Basically, the system was being forced to work much harder than it needed to because of the build-up of dust and dirt.
Safety
Safety is a significant concern, and an excellent reason to schedule annual preventative maintenance.
Why?
Just take a look at the compromised heat exchangers on these furnaces. Noxious gasses are created in the combustion process of home heating systems, and these leaks were allowing dangerous gasses such as Carbon Monoxide (CO) to leak into the home.
A bad heat exchanger is one of the biggest reasons why a furnace may be condemned. HVAC contractors are required to condemn furnaces with bad heat exchangers under New Hampshire state law. Basically, the expansion and contraction of heated metal can create cracks and holes in the heat exchanger over time, leading to potentially dangerous situations.
No one wants to hear that their furnace has been condemned and that they’re going to have to pay extra to have a heating system installation expedited. For example, weekend and after-hours charges can add up when you’re hurrying to get a new heating system installed before your water pipes freeze. Heating System Checks can avoid this scenario by telling you what you need before the crisis point is reached.
Warranty Protection
HVAC manufacturers recommend annual inspections and maintenance be performed by qualified technicians, and warranties can be voided if the lack of proper maintenance results in a problem with the system.
So, has it been a while since you’ve had your heating system checked out by a pro? If so, let us know. We’ll be happy to help you out and to answer any questions you may have. After all, why be chilled when you can be thrilled?
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I thought Derek was polite. Courteous knew what he was doing. Got my furnace fixed in one day. I was very appreciative and because of his service I will now only use you guys going forward. He’s a great technician.
I'm always impressed when a service provider takes the time to educate me about the product I bought. Eddie explained the protocols for maintaining my mini-splits
, provided me with the knowledge that he brought to the inspection and showed me how to improve the longevity of the product. In the process he convinced me to extend my service.
Good job -
Eric, our Sanford tech, did wonderful as always. maintaining our beast of a heating system takes skill. He is prompt and kind gets the maintenance taken care of quickly. He doesn’t mind the annoying dogs or the beam that you have to duck under going up and down stairs.
They check in the day before coming and Eric texts when on the way. He is always on time. We have been very happy with the work and the professionalism.
This was my first time using Sanford. Derek was amazing. He diagnosed the problem quickly, showed me the problem, and then quoted me a price which was very reasonable. He had the part on the truck and had the problem fixed within a half hour. From the person I made the appointment with, Irish, to the dispatcher I spoke with for an estimated time of arrival, to Derek, my experience was nothing but positive. I had such a great experience that I will always use Sanford for my heating, cooling, and plumbing needs. Highly recommended!
After Sanford did such an impressive job installing our new Bosch furnace last winter, it was a no brainer as to who we wanted to add a central air conditioner to our house.
They gave us two options and we chose to go with a heat pump. Jason and his team did an incredible job installing the system in just a single day. The quality of their workmanship is second to none and he couldn’t be a nicer person to work with.
Another great job by Sanford !
We had Brian B come to our home to conduct a follow up visit to evaluate our Carrier AC that was installed in February. Just like the three-man crew who did the installation, Brian B did an outstanding job of making sure that everything was working just fine. He answered all our questions and made sure we were confident that our AC would be working fine this summer. Great job.
Extremely happy with the service I received. Mike did an excellent job of servicing my HVAC system. He was very efficient, knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. Also, the office personnel were very helpful and responsive to all my requests and questions regarding scheduling and pricing. I will be using them again and would highly recommend Mike.
Excellent service. Arrived on time. Asked me questions to diagnose any possible issues. Explained several things I did not know about my system.
Eric was very pleasant & thoroughly cleaned & diagnosed my system. Every Sanford employee with whom I have had dealings has been pleasant, attentive, and professional. A friend recommended Sanford to me & I recommend them to you as well. I have been very happy with my equipment & service & know I can contact them anytime with questions & concerns & they will respond in a timely manner. Thank you Eric!
Our tech was great! He was respectful of the space (and rolled with the chaos of small kiddos running around like goons), knowledgeable, and efficient. We’ve used Sanford for years and will continue to do so.
Kyle G. from Sanford was awesome and super respectful. They installed furnace and AC system. He explained everything without being condescending, helped set up the wireless system, checked it and his team cleaned up everything after the job. My standards are pretty high and Kyle not only met them, he exceeded them. Thank you.
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