(705) 868-8246Serving Peterborough, Lindsay, Lakefield, ON and Surrounding Areas
Ensure your furnace runs reliably and efficiently with professional furnace maintenance services from Kawartha Eco Climate Control. Regular upkeep is essential for extending the life of your heating system, preventing unexpected breakdowns, and maintaining safe operation in your Peterborough home.
Investing in annual professional maintenance offers key benefits for your heating system and your home:
- Improved Energy Efficiency: A clean, well-tuned furnace uses less fuel to heat your home, saving you money on energy bills.
- Enhanced System Reliability: Regular checks help identify and address minor issues before they lead to major breakdowns during cold weather.
- Extended Furnace Lifespan: Proper maintenance reduces wear and tear on components, helping your furnace last longer and protecting your investment.
- Improved Safety: Technicians inspect critical safety components and venting, checking for potential hazards like carbon monoxide leaks, ensuring safe operation.
- Optimal Heating Performance: Maintenance ensures your furnace delivers consistent and reliable heat when you need it most.
DIY Tasks vs. Professional Furnace Maintenance
While homeowners can perform basic tasks like changing the furnace filter regularly and keeping the area around the furnace clear of debris, professional maintenance goes much deeper. Our certified technicians have the specialized tools, knowledge, and training to perform thorough inspections, cleanings, and adjustments that ensure optimal performance and safety.
What's Included in Our Furnace Tune-Up?
Our comprehensive furnace tune-up includes a detailed furnace inspection and furnace cleaning service designed to keep your system in top condition:
- Inspect all safety controls and test their operation.
- Check and tighten electrical wiring connections.
- Clean and inspect burners and the burner compartment.
- Visually inspect the heat exchanger for cracks or damage.
- Clean and check the thermocouple, ignitor, spark electrode, and/or pilot assembly.
- Remove and clean the blower motor assembly (includes wheel and housing).
- Inspect the venting system for blockages, leaks, or corrosion.
- Lubricate all moving parts as required.
- Cycle the furnace through a full heating sequence to verify proper operation and efficiency.
- Check and record temperature rise.
- Inspect thermostat operation.
Servicing All Furnace Types
Our experienced technicians are trained to service many types and brands of furnaces, including natural gas, propane, and electric models. We understand the different manufacturer maintenance recommendations to keep your specific unit running according to its design specifications.
Schedule Your Annual Furnace Tune-Up!
Don’t wait for a breakdown! Proactive furnace maintenance from Kawartha Eco Climate Control provides peace of mind, ensuring your heating system is safe, efficient, and ready for the cold season.
FAQs
We highly recommend scheduling professional furnace maintenance once per year, ideally in the fall before the heating season begins. This ensures your system is clean, safe, and ready for winter operation.
Skipping maintenance can lead to reduced efficiency (higher bills), unexpected breakdowns during cold weather, potentially unsafe operation (like CO risks), and may even shorten your furnace's lifespan. It can sometimes void manufacturer warranties as well.
A thorough furnace tune-up, including inspection and cleaning, typically takes about 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the system's condition and accessibility.
Yes! A clean and properly tuned furnace operates more efficiently, meaning it uses less fuel to produce the same amount of heat. This directly translates to lower energy consumption and reduced heating bills.
