What You Can Expect When Having Your Furnace Inspected

Of all the appliances in your home that need maintenance, you shouldn't ignore your home's furnace. When the winter comes, you will want to make sure that the furnace doesn't run into any problems during those cold months. The following heating maintenance will be done to your furnace if you have an annual inspection done by an HVAC professional to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Check For Carbon Monoxide

The first thing the technician will do is check your home for a carbon monoxide leak. They'll go around your home and use a carbon monoxide detector to measure the levels in various rooms. If the technician does detect carbon monoxide in the air, further tests will be done to determine what is the cause of this leak.

Check For Proper Temperatures

It's not enough that a furnace is generating hot air, since it also needs to generate it efficiently to warm up your home. The inspector will take a temperature reading of the air before and after your furnace is heated. The inspector will be able to determine if the air is reaching the right temperature for the furnace.

Change The Air Filter

The air filter will also be replaced if it has not been changed recently. If you do not stay on top of changing the filter, you'll be given a recommendation for how often you should do it. Frequently running the furnace, owning pets, and even smoking in the house can all play into how frequently the filter actually needs to be replaced.

Check The Electrical Current

A multimeter will be used to identify if parts are receiving the proper amount of electricity. Parts that are getting too much electricity could overheat, and parts not receiving enough electricity could fail prematurely and cause the unit to run inefficiently. For instance, the blower motor needs the correct amount of electricity or else the motor could fail. Too much electricity and the motor will overheat. Not enough electricity and the fan will spin slowly and not push enough hot air into the home.

These are just a few things that will be looked at during a furnace inspection. When the inspection is finished, you'll have a great idea about the overall shape of your HVAC system and know which parts need to be repaired or replaced. You'll be doing everything that you can to ensure the furnace is in good condition.

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