As first-time homeowners, my hubby and I had no idea there were so several maintenance tasks. My friend and I learned about most of the house upkeep due to repairs, and when the water heating system ruptured and flooded the basement, my friend and I hired a plumber who explained the importance of draining the tank every year. When the water pressure from the faucets and shower head diminished, my friend and I googled and started cleaning aerators consistently. Our second winter time in the house, the output of the heating system steadily diminished. My friend and I kept raising the control unit setting, forcing the heating system to run just about non stop. Our monthly heating bills were large and yet the home felt chilly. I finally tied up a repair with a local Heating and A/C corporation. He started by checking the air filter, which was completely obstructed. He then removed the outer chaletet, evaluated the inner toilings and found a significant accumulation of dust and other debris. He said that this build was restricting airflow and preventing the heating system from operating at maximum capacity. The specialist proceeded to thoroughly clean all components, lubricate moving parts, test the start-up sequence, calibrate the control unit, tighten electric linkions and check the burner assembly. The maintenance took several hours however made a significant improvement in the operation of the heater. I was able to lower the control unit setting and yet cherish a more consistent and comfortable indoor temperature. The heating system made less noise, ran for shorter cycles and provided cleaner indoor air quality. Plus, there was a significant reduction in our monthly energy bills. From now on, I will schedule heating system maintenance every fall.
