{"id":408,"date":"2022-11-21T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/?p=408"},"modified":"2022-11-17T23:31:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T04:31:04","slug":"its-not-too-late-to-schedule-this-important-heating-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/heating-service\/its-not-too-late-to-schedule-this-important-heating-service\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Not Too Late to Schedule a Tune-Up!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If there is any heating service we would say is most important, after professional installation that is, it would be routine professional heating maintenance. Sure, it\u2019s a little <\/em>late to schedule this service\u2026 but unless your heater has completely broken down beyond repair, it\u2019s never too <\/em>late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, it\u2019s more important that you are consistent with this service than it is what time of year you have it done. Maintenance allows our technicians to fully inspect, clean, and adjust components of your heating system so it performs as powerfully and efficiently as it should. Plus, it saves you money! Read on as we uncover some of the top reasons you should call us today to schedule your heating maintenance session if you skipped one this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Maintenance Lowers Your Energy Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps everything seems \u201cfine\u201d with your heater as it is. You\u2019re able to stay relatively warm and it\u2019s getting the job done. But if you\u2019re paying more for your energy bills than you did this same time last year despite comparable use, something is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a signal that something <\/em>is causing your heating system to work less efficiently. Maybe it\u2019s being forced to run longer than it should because of a miscalibrated thermostat. Or perhaps it\u2019s losing heated air through ductwork breaches. These are both problems that can impact your air conditioner as well, so it\u2019s even more important to have it checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is part of your inspection during maintenance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance Decreases Equipment Repair Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that consistent maintenance can reduce up to 85% of the repairs your heater might ever <\/em>need in its lifespan? This is because we are regularly checking on your system and the small problems it may accumulate over the years due to natural wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, let\u2019s say that the lubrication has worn down on the motor bearings for the blower fan. This is a typical repair need, indicated by a screeching noise within the system. We don\u2019t think you\u2019d want to listen to this and ignore it, but if you did what can happen is that small, typical repair need can have a domino effect on the system, eventually causing the blower motor to burn out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a much more urgent and costly repair need, that could have been avoided if we caught the problem early, during maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance Increases Equipment Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The same can be said for your air conditioner too\u2014HVAC maintenance helps maintain efficiency and power so that your equipment doesn\u2019t wear out as fast. The average furnace is designed to last about 10-15 years. Without maintenance, you can expect that number to go down to about 5-8 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask About Our VIP Maintenance Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Homeowners often wonder if maintenance is worth the cost. If the above points haven\u2019t convinced you, how about the benefits of our VIP maintenance plan? These benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n