Neglect is the number one reason for malfunctioning furnaces

According to Angie’s List, some HVAC experts say up to 75% of no-heat calls in the winter months are about a situation that resulted from lack of maintenance. Left unserviced, a furnace can suddenly stop working, leaving you and your family in the cold. Below are signs that a furnace is on the brink of going out; should you experience one or all of these, call Commercial Service immediately:

• The system takes a long time to warm the house after it is turned on
• You hear unusual noises when the furnace turns on
• You have noticed an abnormal amount of dust coming from heat vents
• The system cycles constantly
• The burner flame is yellow or flickering (the burner flame should be blue in natural gas furnaces)
• You notice your heating bills have increased more than you would reasonably expect based off of use and temperature
• You experience excessive moisture building up on windows, walls, and other surfaces
• You see streaks of soot around the furnace, rusting on flue pipes or pipe connections
• Water is leaking from the base of the chimney, vent, or flue pipe

Neglected furnaces can kill

Technicians say a furnace inspection can reveal carbon monoxide leaks that are practically impossible to detect because the gas is colorless and odorless. Carbon monoxide can lead to headaches, dizziness, nausea, and even death. An estimated 500 people die each year, and 15,000 people are taken to hospitals as a result of carbon monoxide leaks.

Neglected furnaces can cost way more in the long run

Proper maintenance can help ensure your system works as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible when you need it. Failing to care for your heating system today can leave you without heat or stack on hefty emergency repair bills after a breakdown tomorrow.

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