That old saying that the best offense is a good defense is really applicable to keeping down the cost of broken furnace repair in Eagan. Simple steps that you can take every year that will just take a few minutes of your time can ensure that your system is well maintained and inspected by a professional HVAC technician.
A Yearly Check
For new furnaces the changes of needing to call for a broken furnace repair in Eagan are relatively limited, but keeping your system in top shape, even in the first few months of use, can reduce the risks even further.
If you have a newer furnace, less than 5 or so years old, you may only need to call in a professional once every other year to check the system. Furnaces and HVAC systems older than that should be checked every year to ensure that belts, motors, parts, electrical wiring, gas valves, bearings and fans are all running in top condition.
This yearly check and maintenance service will also make sure everything is lubricated and cleaned, limiting the most common causes of damage during the winter months.
Filters Cleaned
While the HVAC technician will clean and check your filters during the fall, winter and spring months when the furnace is operating regular filter checks and cleaning is important. By cleaning or replacing the filters as required you will help the furnace operate at top efficiency and limit the chances you will need broken furnace repair in Eagan for poor air circulation or irregular heating.
Drain Lines
Often when professionals are called in for broken furnace repair in Eagan they discover dirty, clogged and blocked drain lines. You may be surprised to find that in a damp winter climate a furnace may remove a couple of gallons of moisture from the air each day that has to drain away from the furnace.
When lines become blocked or the water builds up in the furnace it will stop working. To avoid the cost of this type of broken furnace repair in Eagan flushing the lines out with a mild bleach and water solution, about one part bleach to four parts of water, while help to prevent this problem.
