Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Have You Hugged Your Heater Yet This Year?

Cooler temperatures are finally here, and now is a good time to prepare for the upcoming heating season. Whether you use a gas furnace or heat pump or heat strip, it is important to have them regularly inspected for safety and efficiency. A typical inspection will cost between $150 and $200 and should include the following:
Gas Furnace:
Burners checked for debris
Heat exchangers inspected for cracks
Proper venting and combustion air
Safeties working
Blower motor operation
Adequate temperature rise

Heat Pump:
Proper pressures on condenser unit
Defrost board and electric heat for defrost mode
Auxiliary heat and safeties are working properly
Inside and outside coils are clean
Adequate temperature rise

If you need a recommendation for a HVAC service company, please feel free to call the office at 985-845-2148.