Heater Inspection and Repair in Prairieville: What to Expect During Your Preseason Service

Before you go for a run, it’s important stretch. Before a basketball game, you should shoot a few layups. Before a round of golf, you need to take a few practice swings. Before cold weather, your home’s furnace needs an inspection. Just like your hamstrings, jump shot, and putting need to be warmed up for their best performance, the same is true for your heater. Because most HVAC malfunctions happen during peak use, it’s a good idea to inspect and address any issues before that occurs. The best case scenario is that nothing is wrong, but if something is discovered, it can be repaired, and you can have peace of mind all winter long, know your furnace is functioning correctly and safely because of a little preventative maintenance. Here are a few things you expect during your furnace’s preseason service.

In older furnaces, dirt, rust, and dust can accumulate on the burners and create pockets of gas, resulting in hot spots on the heat exchanger. This is just one of the things that a trained, experienced HVAC technician will be looking for during a preseason inspection. Here are a few other things to expect.

• The blower assembly, including the blower housing, blower wheel, and motor will be inspected and cleaned.
• The combustion blower housing will be checked for lint and debris, and be cleaned if necessary.
• The burner assembly will be cleaned and adjusted.
• The flue system will be examined for proper attachments to the furnace, dislocated sections, and signs of corrosion.
• Ductwork will be checked for leaks.
• In gas furnaces, any potential leaks will be sought.
• Wiring, control box, connections, and associated controls will be inspected.
• Air filters will be cleaned and/or replaced.

Even if it’s still warm, ok, hot, outside, winter weather is on its way, and this is the time to ensure that your home will be both warm and safe when it arrives. The pros at Glaze Heating and Air have been helping homeowners in Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston with their HVAC needs by providing experienced, expert service. Whether you need an inspection, repair, or replacement this year, the team at Glaze is here to help.