COMPREHENSIVE HEAT TUNE-UPS IN NEW ORLEANS, LA

Why Are Heat Tune-Ups So Important?

To keep an older heating system or furnace in good shape is the best way to prolong its useful lifetime and to ensure it gives you the best efficiency possible each year. Without a heat tune-up done annually, an older HVAC system will be more likely to lose its efficiency quickly while also running a higher risk of failing, especially when the weather is coldest, and it is used most often. A furnace tune-up by professional HVAC technicians at bluefrog Home Services of New Orleans, LA, protects the lifespan of a heating system.

If your heat pump or furnace has been performing well during the last few years, you may wonder whether it’s actually necessary to schedule a heating tune-up before every winter. Like most systems, heating systems have normal wear and tear as they operate throughout the year. Although this wear and tear may not result in a breakdown, it will lead to a decrease in your furnace’s efficiency over time, and this will result in higher than necessary heating bills. The only way to ensure your energy bills remain as low as possible consistently is to schedule heat tune-ups every year to clean and check your system. This eliminates the effects of wear and tear and corrects any efficiency losses, and your heating system will be restored to top-level performance!

What Is Included in Heat Tune-Ups?

Regular tune-ups for your car will protect it from wear and tear and keep it running at optimum levels. The same applies to the moving parts of a furnace. But what does a heat tune-up entail?

A complete checklist for a bluefrog Home Services of New Orleans, LA heating system tune-up will include:

• Advice from the professionals. Our technical advisors will answer any questions you may have about your heating system—from ways it may be improved to its overall health. If you’re thinking about adding a dehumidifier or humidifier, carbon monoxide detectors, air cleaning equipment, or want to upgrade your HVAC system, our experience is at your disposal.
• Wiring adjustment and inspection. Checking connections and tightening wires will help prevent the need for costly repairs and malfunctions.
• Cleaning the blower compartment. An HVAC system draws in airborne dust and dirt continually. A dirty blower wheel is inefficient, and this will contribute to higher energy costs.
• Inspection. We’ll inspect the flame operation, gas pressure, and heat exchanger.
• Adjusting the burner. Adjusting and cleaning a furnace’s burners will ensure maximum furnace efficiency.
• Cleaning or replacing the indoor air filter. How clean the air filter is will affect both your indoor air quality and the furnace’s energy efficiency. Cleaning or replacing the filter regularly is crucial to ensure your furnace keeps on running smoothly.
• Checking airflow and duct connections. To ensure optimum performance, we make sure the air flows through the system and your house properly.
• Inspection of pilot light or igniter. This will ensure they function properly.
• Additional checks. A more efficient furnace will lead to less energy being wasted and more money being saved on utility bills! We also check that there are no carbon monoxide leaks that endanger any resident in the home.

Does a New Heating System Need Heat Tune-Ups?

Homeowners often wonder whether it’s necessary to tune up a new heating system. Just like a new car, new heating systems should also be maintained regularly, and heating tune-ups should be done every year. This preventive measure is the best way to make sure the new system will last as long as expected. New furnaces typically last between 15 and 20 years, but this will only be the case if we do a regular yearly heat tune-up on the system. If this is not done, it is much more likely the system will fail sooner than the expected lifetime.

Do Heat Pumps Also Need Heat Tune-Ups?

A heat pump unit both cools and heats a home, and that is why we recommend heat tune-ups for heat pumps twice per year. See the heat pump as a central air setup of both a furnace and an air conditioner. A tune-up should be scheduled for the AC in the spring and a tune-up for the furnace in the fall. As a heat pump performs both functions, each system type needs to be tuned up in both their relevant season. When a unit is inspected twice per year, it can help ensure that the heat pump will work at optimal efficiency all year long.

The furnace tune-up checklist we use differs somewhat from what would be included in a heat pump tune-up checklist based on the equipment and its components. Seasonal heat pump tune-ups address cooling issues after summer and prepare them for the coming winter. A tune-up in the fall will ensure the heat pump is ready to start heating mode. In the spring, the system will be reversed to be ready to switch back to air conditioning mode.

Schedule Your Heat Tune-Ups Today!

A furnace that is well-maintained will typically last between 15 and 20 years, so it’s worth the time to protect your investment. Contact bluefrog Home Services of New Orleans, LA at 504-356-4211 to learn more about our cooling, heating, electrical and plumbing, services or to schedule an appointment.