{"id":1173,"date":"2022-12-26T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2022-12-23T18:27:43","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T23:27:43","slug":"why-we-recommend-annual-furnace-tune-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/heating-service\/why-we-recommend-annual-furnace-tune-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Recommend Annual Furnace Tune-Ups"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-157509490-3000_1920x1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-157509490-3000_1920x1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"technician-working-on-furnace\" class=\"wp-image-1174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-157509490-3000_1920x1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-157509490-3000_1920x1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-157509490-3000_1920x1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-157509490-3000_1920x1280-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-157509490-3000_1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some homeowners go years in between furnace service, and those service calls end up being about serious repairs. Tune-ups, or annual maintenance, greatly reduces the need for <a href=\"\/heating\/furnaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">furnace repair in Tampa, FL<\/a> for a few different reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s make this clear: even a well-maintained furnace will still need repairs throughout its life, but far fewer than a neglected furnace ever will. These are the main reasons we recommend furnace tune-ups throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce Annual Energy Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your furnace gradually loses efficiency as time goes on (just as everything in your home does). Throughout the year, wear and tear takes its toll, and a tune-up helps restore as much efficiency as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furnace technicians identify when certain aspects of your furnace are underperforming in contrast with the rest of the system. Remember that tune-ups serve as a point of inspection, so they can identify non-obvious problems and catch them early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay attention to your energy bills. If you\u2019re fairly consistent with the temperature you set your furnace to, your bills will have some predictability to them. Following a furnace tune-up, you\u2019ll be able to notice a reduction in your energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent Breakdowns in the Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest reason to get furnace tune-ups is to prevent full-scale breakdowns. Furnace repairs are more expensive than preventative maintenance. While you can\u2019t deter every repair, you can certainly reduce the total number of repairs and breakdowns your system will have across its lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about everything you could do with the money saved from even just one furnace repair. Maintenance is inexpensive by comparison, and also helps you save continuous money on your heating bills. There\u2019s no reason <em>not <\/em>to schedule maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help Your Furnace Last Longer and Avoid Expensive Replacements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your furnace isn\u2019t going to last forever, but it can last longer than average if you maintain it properly over the course of its life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furnaces can last from 15\u201320 years if they\u2019re taken care of, or they could need to be replaced in as few as 8\u201310 years if you aren\u2019t careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furnace replacements aren\u2019t cheap. Maintenance can save you the cost of anywhere from one to three furnace replacements over the next 60 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensure There Are No Carbon Monoxide Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your family\u2019s safety is everything. Unfortunately, furnaces produce carbon monoxide, which is normally funneled outside and sent off into the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your furnace encounters a problem that you\u2019re unaware of due to a lack of maintenance and inspection, it can leak carbon monoxide into your home. Carbon monoxide is deadly and should be taken seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your furnace technician will be able to find out whether the heat exchanger is leaking or not and devise a course of action moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway: Tune-Ups Save You Money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You save money on energy prices throughout the year, reduce the number of repairs your furnace will need throughout its lifetime, and ensure your family\u2019s safety at the same time. Furnace tune-ups should be part of your annual home maintenance without question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The A\/C Guy of Tampa Bay Inc. serves our Tampa Bay family with integrity and honor.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your furnace needs annual tune-ups for more reasons than one. 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