Fall Furnace Maintenance Tips for your Business

It’s just about time for autumn leaves and temperatures to begin to fall, which means it is also time to think about furnace maintenance. Commercial HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems are often more complicated than residential systems. They are typically larger in order to accommodate larger buildings and may include multiple units that need to be maintained. Every fall, the following steps should be taken to properly maintain your furnace. 

• Replace filters. Most HVAC experts recommend replacing your filters monthly, but at the very least this should be done twice a year: in the fall and in the spring. Dirty, clogged filters are one of the main causes of heating system problems. As the old saying goes: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You can potentially save yourself from a large, expensive repair bill by regularly changing your filters. 
• Calibrate your thermostat. Check to see that the thermostat is properly sensing the temperature and triggering the heat to come on when it should. This can be done by a furnace service in Roanoke such as Varney, Inc. 
• Check your carbon monoxide detector. Make sure that your carbon monoxide detector has good batteries and is functioning properly. Furnaces produce CO, which can be harmful if not properly ventilated. Furnaces with a lot of soot build–up will produce higher than usual amounts of CO. An alarm will sound on your carbon monoxide detector if CO levels reach a dangerous point. 

• Schedule a tune-up. The only way to be sure your furnace is in proper working order is to have a reliable, experienced HVAC service perform an inspection and tune-up. Any potential problems will be found and repaired before they can cause furnace failure. The system will be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated so that it’s ready for a cold winter. 

Varney Inc., Expert Commercial Furnace Service in Roanoke that Saves You Money 

The technicians at Varney Inc. provide expert commercial furnace service in Roanoke. By scheduling a tune-up in the fall, you can prevent unexpected heating problems and keep your system running efficiently. When your furnace is in good condition you can avoid emergency repair fees and keep your energy costs low. Call Varney Inc. at (800)456-1399 or (540)343-0155 to schedule a tune-up.