Annual Furnace Maintenance Saves Money, Enhances Safety and Improves Comfort

With the winter heating season approaching, National Fall Tune-Up Day, Sept. 25, serves as a reminder for homeowners to schedule a professional HVAC system tune-up. Proper maintenance ensures a safer, healthier and more cost-efficient heating system.

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A fall tune-up makes your home more efficient, safer, and comfortable. It can save you up to 30% on energy bills, prevent hazardous issues like carbon monoxide poisoning and home fires, and ensure even heating, improved air quality, and quiet operation. Addressing repairs before winter means you won't be left in the cold.

This winter, the National Weather Service predicts the potential influence of a weak La Niña, which could bring colder conditions to the northern U.S. and wetter weather to the South. Additionally, heavy snowfall is predicted in the central and southern Appalachians, the western Ohio Valley and the Rockies. All this extreme weather can really put a strain on a home’s heating system.

Why a Tune-Up?

A professional tune-up offers benefits well beyond basic upkeep, with clear advantages for your wallet, health and overall comfort.

• Practical Benefits: A well-maintained HVAC system operates more efficiently, reduces energy usage and ensures consistent warmth throughout your home. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that heating and cooling accounts for nearly half of a household’s annual energy use. Skipping tune-ups can lower system efficiency, driving up energy bills and increasing strain on the equipment.
• Health and Safety: Neglected systems can pose serious risks. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, heating equipment is among the leading causes of house fires in winter. Blockages from a clogged flue can also result in dangerous carbon monoxide exposure, sending over 100,000 individuals to emergency rooms annually according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data.
• Financial Sense: HVAC repairs are among the most common home emergencies with 30% of Americans polled in the HomeServe State of the Home Survey reporting an HVAC repair in the prior twelve months. The fact that home repairs are inevitable, coupled with the reality that nearly 24% of American homeowners have $500 or less set aside for surprise expenses, according to the State of the Home, can spell a real recipe for financial disaster for many homeowners. The average furnace tune-up costs $100 to $200 while a breakdown or repair averages $100 to $600 or higher. Regular maintenance alongside smart thermostats and insulating and sealing your home can reduce your energy bill by up to 30%, according to the Department of Energy, and avoid costly emergency repairs.

What Happens During a Tune-Up?

A professional HVAC technician will conduct an approximately hour-long inspection and perform minor maintenance of your system. This service includes key checks and maintenance steps such as:

• Inspecting safety systems, controls and connections.
• Cleaning burners, flue pipes and blower assemblies for safe and efficient operation.
• Replacing filters to improve air quality and system health.
• Examining thermostats, pilot lights, motors, pumps and condensate lines for proper functionality.
• Addressing any wear and tear to reduce the risk of mid-winter breakdowns.

This proactive approach ensures your system is operating efficiently, prolongs its lifespan and protects your household from safety hazards or inconvenient and expensive repairs.

Don’t wait for a furnace malfunction during a cold snap, which could leave your family battling the challenges of high repair demands. By prioritizing furnace maintenance before the temperature drops, you’ll enjoy peace of mind, keep your household safe and cozy and reduce your heating costs all winter long. Make National Tune-Up Day your annual reminder to schedule maintenance for this important whole home system.

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About HomeServe USA

HomeServe USA Corp. (HomeServe), a leading residential infrastructure home repair solutions company with more than 4.5 million customers across North America, offers protection plans that help protect homeowners against the expense and inconvenience of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other home repair emergencies. HomeServe empowers over 1,350 leading municipal and utility partners to educate and advocate for their customers who are faced with home repair emergencies.

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National Fall Tune-Up Day is a reminder that, by prioritizing furnace maintenance before the temperature drops, you’ll enjoy peace of mind, keep your household safe and cozy and reduce your heating costs all winter long.