Preventative Maintenance To Keep Your Pittsburgh, PA Heater Running
At Pittsburgh’s Best Plumbing, Heating & Air we recommend you maintain your furnace with annual service checks. A finely tuned furnace and properly calibrated thermostat will ensure your furnace will work at peak performance during those cold winter months. We offer convenient maintenance plans that can extend the life of your system and improve its efficiency.
Safety can be an issue if your furnace is damaged or parts become worn from normal wear and tear. Our technician will check your furnace for any signs of damage that can pose a health or safety risk and make any required repairs. A full inspection and furnace tune-up for the season will let you rest assured knowing that your heater won’t fail on you this winter when you need it most.
Have you scheduled your seasonal heater maintenance yet? Now's the perfect time! Send us a message online or call 855-544-2378 to get on the docket today!
What Are The Benefits Of Regular Heating Maintenance
Your heater or furnace is a complex machine, and if you don't take care of it, it will eventually develop problems. Regular maintenance helps to stave those off and gets you the most value out of your system. With preventative heating maintenance, you get:
Early Problem Detection & Prevention
Professional heating inspections identify potential issues before they develop into costly repairs or dangerous situations. Our technicians examine critical components like heat exchangers, gas valves, electrical connections, and safety controls to spot worn parts, loose connections, or developing problems that could lead to system failures.
By catching these issues early, you can schedule convenient repairs during off-season months when parts are readily available and service costs are lower, rather than facing emergency breakdowns during Pittsburgh's coldest weather when you need heat most.
Enhanced Safety & Peace Of Mind
Heating inspections ensure your system operates safely by checking for gas leaks, carbon monoxide risks, proper venting, and electrical hazards that could endanger your family. Our certified technicians test safety controls, inspect flue pipes, verify proper combustion, and check for cracked heat exchangers that could allow dangerous gases into your living spaces. These comprehensive safety checks provide invaluable peace of mind, knowing your heating system protects rather than threatens your family's wellbeing throughout the heating season.
Improved Energy Efficiency & Lower Bills
Regular heating inspections optimize your system's performance by cleaning burners, adjusting gas pressures, lubricating moving parts, and ensuring proper airflow throughout your ductwork. These adjustments help your heating system operate at peak efficiency, reducing energy consumption and lowering monthly utility bills.
Our technicians also check insulation around ducts, test thermostat calibration, and recommend efficiency improvements that can significantly reduce heating costs while maintaining comfortable temperatures throughout your home during Pittsburgh's long winter months.
Extended Equipment Lifespan & Reliability
Heating inspections help your system last longer by identifying and addressing minor issues before they cause major component damage. Regular maintenance includes cleaning critical parts, replacing worn components, and making necessary adjustments that reduce strain on your heating equipment.
This proactive approach prevents premature system failures and extends your heating system's operational lifespan, protecting your investment while ensuring reliable performance when you need it most. Well-maintained heating systems typically last 15-20 years compared to 8-12 years for neglected equipment.
What Is Involved In A Heating Inspection?
During a maintenance visit for your furnace, our technician will:
- Check fan operation
- Check gas valve operation
- Clean and adjust pilot
- Check thermocouple
- Check and calibrate thermostat
- Check filters
- Clean and adjust burners
- Inspect and adjust fan control
- Inspect heat exchanger
- Check pilot safety control
- Lubricate blower motor
- Adjust belts and drives
A Bit Of Maintenance Today Will Make Things Easier Tomorrow
As much money as you have invested in your heating system, it doesn't make any sense to ignore it. Regular maintenance is a vital part of ensuring your system is ready to go when you need it to provide the comfort you deserve - and to keep it running for a good, long time to come. Has it been a while since your furnace has been serviced? Then there's no better time than now. Send us a message online or give us a call at 855-544-2378 to schedule service today!