Furnace Repair Can be Completed During the Summer!
It’s almost June, which means summer is almost here. It’s likely that the last thing on your mind these days is your furnace. But your furnace is not something that you should ignore just because the weather outside is getting warmer. If your furnace was utilized consistently over the winter (which it undoubtedly was if you live in Colorado), it’s probably time for your annual furnace maintenance appointment. Did you realize that summertime is one of the best times of year to schedule a furnace tune-up? For good reason, the summer is not nearly as busy as the winter for furnace repair work requests from customers. Therefore, furnace repair companies sometimes offer good deals on furnace repair work and furnace maintenance between the months of May and September.
Why is furnace repair a good idea during the summer? There are many reasons to take care of needed furnace repair work during the summer. It’s easy to put off furnace repair when the weather is hot. But when the weather begins to turn cold in the fall, and you did not take care of your necessary maintenance and repair work, you will be stuck fighting for an appointment – just like everyone else who put off their furnace repair until the last minute.
Besides scheduling necessary furnace repair and maintenance, here are a few ways to keep your furnace in tip-top shape during the summer:
Keep the area around the furnace clean. Dust and debris can collect in the vicinity of a furnace. Make sure to sweep and/or vacuum the area around your furnace and keep the area as clean as possible.
Change your furnace air filter. You should be changing your HVAC system’s air filter on a regimented schedule. But if you haven’t changed the air filter since last winter, now is a good time to do it.
Have your air ducts professionally cleaned. It’s not always necessary to have your home’s air ducts professionally cleaned on a regimented schedule. But summertime is a good time of year to have your air ducts serviced.
Here’s a famous quote from Benjamin Franklin: “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” This can be applied to hot water heater repair, furnace repair, air conditioner repair, and all other types of HVAC repair. It’s always a good idea to take care of problems with your furnace before you actually need your system to provide you with heat. When cold weather rolls around, you’ll be glad your furnace works well and that your home is comfortable and warm.
If you are in the market for a new furnace, it may be possible to find a better deal on a furnace during the summertime. Additionally, during the summer you should have more time to shop around for the best possible furnace for your home instead of having to make a rushed decision. For more information and guidance on how to take care of your furnace during the summer, please contact Rheem Pro Partner. We offer trustworthy advice, furnace repair, hot water heater repair, and much more!