Fall is almost upon us, and soon you’ll be turning off your air conditioner for another year. Though you may not be using your heating system right away, you should be sure to schedule maintenance for it before the winter begins. This is because the added stress of daily use during the winter will make it far more likely for problems to occur in your system. Let’s take a look at the benefits of fall heating maintenance.
Preventive Maintenance
We often advise homeowners to schedule prompt repairs after noticing a problem with their heating system. This is because heating issues are often progressive, and will inflict more damage to the system the longer they continue. While prompt repairs will mitigate the damage these problems cause, they will not prevent them completely. No matter how fast you react to problems, you will still be giving them time to damage your system.
Preventive maintenance is a proactive effort. It gives us time to find and fix any developing problems before they manage to cause any serious harm to your heater. This kind of proactive repair can save you thousands of dollars over the years, as it will prevent a great many problems that would otherwise have shown up. Preventive maintenance also makes sure that your heater is in the best possible shape to cope with the demands that winter will place on it.
You’re going to want to make sure that you schedule preventive maintenance for your heating system at least once every year, preferably during fall. This should be enough to keep your heater in top condition for as long as possible.
If your heating system needs maintenance, call Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning. We provide comprehensive heating services throughout Chicago, IL.