How to Ensure a Healthy Vent System for Your Furnace and Boiler

Essential Inspections and Maintenance Tips

Experts suggest that you have an annual inspection on your furnace and boiler. This will keep it running at its peak capacity. It is also important to be aware of regular maintenance. The most common being to replace your filter on a regular basis. Experts suggest that you change them at least every 3 months. You may want to do it more often if you have other infiltrates to contend with. If you have pets or someone who smokes in the house are good reasons to change the filter more often. If you have done some renovations lately in the house is another good reason. If someone in the house has asthma, you may want to consider changing more often as well. Dusting and vacuuming the air returns and the heat registers is good practice. Don’t store items in front of registers. Watch the exterior condenser, keep it free of debris like leaves, twigs, or other debris. 

Doing basic maintenance on your own will help keep your furnace and boiler running. There are still certain things that only a professional can help with. Here is a list of issues that may arise. It is important to be aware of these issues. Watch for them, educate yourself with some of the common reasons you may have issues. 

Lack of maintenance is the number one cause of issues. Be sure to call Chimney Specialists Inc. for your annual appointment to have the furnace and/or boiler checked out.

Dirty Filters

Change your filters often. Read your manual to find out where to locate them.

Ignition issues with the Pilot

Sometimes the pilot goes out or it needs to be relit. The ignition switch may be of concern as well.

Thermostat not working

The temperature gauge malfunctions at times. A technician can identify this and correct it.

Basic wear and tear

After months and years of use, mechanical wear and tear is an issue. Hence, the need for annual inspections. This will keep your system running for years to come.

The fuse and breaker issues

Noises that are not identifiable

Dirty evaporator coils or condenser

Regular maintenance will take care of and avoid issues. 

Moisture or water leaks

If you notice that your water bill is higher than normal, you should be concerned. You may have a leak that needs to be addressed.

A blower that is running

This should not be happening constantly. If you detect that the blower has been running, give us a call at Chimney Specialists Inc. at 608-929-4887.

Call the pros at Chimney Specialists INC

If you’re experiencing any of the issues listed above, please call us at 608-929-4887. We will be happy to answer any of your questions. It may be time for that annual inspection. Our technicians have availability to work within your schedule. 

Regular maintenance on all your systems is the best idea to keep everything running at its best pace. If you suspect that there is an issue with your furnace or boiler, now is the time to contact us. 

Chimney Specialists Inc. prides itself on offering customers and contractors in the tri-state area of northeast Iowa, northwest Illinois and southwest Wisconsin, complete installation service, nationally certified technical experts, a huge selection of quality stoves and fireplaces and of course, competitive pricing.

Chimney Specialists Inc. reputation has been built on technical expertise, quality work and excellence in customer service. We look forward to seeing you soon! Call us at 608-929-4887 for all your chimney needs.