 Heating
System Inspection & Preventative Maintenance
Combustion Efficiency Testing
During the inspection a certified service technician will
look for major sources of energy loss in the heating system: incomplete
combustion of fuel and high flue gas temperatures.
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Flue temperature – An
excessive flue temperature means too much heat is being produced,
thus money is going “up the chimney.”
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Percent
carbon dioxide or oxygen – Too little carbon dioxide or
oxygen indicates incomplete fuel combustion.
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Carbon monoxide – (gas
only) The presence of carbon monoxide indicates incomplete combustion.
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Draft – Incorrect
airflow limits fuel combustion and uses more energy
to move warm air throughout a home.
Parts Cleaning
A good service technician should
take time to clean the following parts of your heating system:
- Burner Combustion
chamber
- Heat exchanger surfaces
- Oil line filter
Adjustments
After the initial efficiency test and parts cleaning,
the technician should make any final adjustments to the system to
keep it running smoothly until the next regular maintenance visit.The
technician should adjust the following:
- Air flow rate
- Fuel
flow
- Internal thermostat calibration
Benefits
of a Home Heating System Inspection
-
Increased
Efficiency and Overall Warmth throughout your entire system
-
Use
Less Fuel and Lower your heating bills
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Extend
the life of your system
Save on costly
future repairs. Call for an appointment to have your heating system
inspected and cleaned today. |
