To make sure your Furnace in Toledo OH continues to operate well all through the winter season, you should have a technician inspect the unit in late summer or early fall. This will help in making sure the unit is running well and will be less likely to breakdown.
Most technicians will begin an inspection of your unit by examining the condition of the blower. The blower is often used for both the Furnace in Toledo OH and the air conditioning system as well. Because of this, the unit will get a lot of use. This can cause it to become dirty. Running a dirty unit is not efficient and it can cause damage to the unit.
The technician will generally want to look at the air filter. The air filter can be a good indication of how dirty the unit is. If the filter is only moderately dirty, the unit is most likely not too dirty. However, very dirty air filters generally mean the units is as well. The technician will replace the air filter with a new one.
He or she will then use a heavy duty vacuum to clean the dirt from the surfaces of the blower. Cracks, crevices, grilles and other elements of the blower will also be cleaned. Once this is completed, the unit should be running much easier and cleaner.
The blower has a motor to run the fan and fan belt. The motor will need to be inspected for signs of damage. The wires should be examined to ensure they are safe and connections are tight. Fan belts or fans will need to be replaced if they are cracked or chipped.
The burner is another unit on the furnace, which should be inspected. If the unit is switched on, the technician should be able to determine the condition of the unit by inspecting the flames as the light up. Orange and yellow flames indicate the burner is dirty and it will need to be disassembled and cleaned. If the flames are steady and blue, the unit is safe to operate.
If you need help in having your furnace inspected, it is important to contact a professional who handles this type of work on a regular basis. Please contact Atlas Heating Co for more information.
