When cold weather hits, homeowners count on their heating to kick in. Most of the time it does, and it does so with efficiency. However, your heating system's operation depends on a regular system of maintenance. The items on a maintenance checklist aren't too difficult to complete, but they'll go a long way toward extending the life of your heating system.
Keep reading for five essential heating system maintenance tasks.
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In central heating and air systems, the evaporator coils are often installed above the furnace blower. These coils are responsible for cooling the air that is blown over them when you turn on your air conditioner. Because the coils get so cold, moisture in the air around them will condense onto the coils.
The condensate drain pan is found directly below the evaporator coils. The pan collects condensation that drips off and routes it through a drain line out of your home.
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The heating system in your home is responsible for keeping everyone at a comfortable temperature when it is cold outside. Unfortunately, heaters sometimes need repairs. Sometimes, you are given a bit of a warning that something is going wrong and you have time to contact a heating repair company to set up a service appointment in the near future. However, there are other times when either you got no warning, or you ignored them and you need to have the repairs done now.
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The heating system is a crucial component of your home and it generally operates without issue after proper installation. However, things can happen that can cause it to stop working as it should. While this is typically a mild inconvenience, there are some problems that can be dangerous and require an emergency repair. The following are some potentially dangerous problems your heating system can have that you should address quickly:
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When homeowners think about their HVAC system, their concern may be for the main components that provide heating and cooling. Not much thought goes into the ductwork, which is how all of that air is delivered to your home. Here are some ductwork-related problems that you need to be aware of.
Leaking Ductwork
It's important to check your HVAC system's ductwork to see if it is leaking in any places. There could be portions of ductwork that do not have a solid connection and are allowing air to leak into other places in your home where it is not intended.
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