{"id":2032,"date":"2020-02-03T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=2032"},"modified":"2020-01-30T09:18:39","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T14:18:39","slug":"skipped-fall-maintenance-heres-what-can-happen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dbheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/heating\/skipped-fall-maintenance-heres-what-can-happen\/","title":{"rendered":"Skipped Fall Maintenance? Here’s What Can Happen"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman-with-surprised-expression\"We\u2019re in our chilliest month of the year, but that doesn\u2019t mean there\u2019s no time left to schedule maintenance. Yes, heating maintenance is something we recommend for the fall. The reason for this is that it gives your heater the best chance to get through winter efficiently and effectively without breaking down. It\u2019s actually more important, however, to be consistent <\/em>with maintenance than it is to have it done at a certain time of the year.<\/p>\n

That said, if you did skip fall maintenance this heating season, and you don\u2019t plan on scheduling it any time soon, you may be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Keep reading to learn what can happen when you skip your heating maintenance for an entire year.<\/p>\n

You Risk Your Safety<\/h2>\n

Now, gas-powered heating in Bergen County, NJ<\/a> is not inherently dangerous. However, natural gas can be hazardous if it\u2019s leaking into your home due to heating system damage that\u2019s gone undetected. One of the main tasks our technicians complete during your heating maintenance session is to check to see that the system is running as safely as possible.<\/p>\n

Heating Efficiency Drops<\/h2>\n

A heater, no matter what type of system it is, will start losing efficiency when it goes without maintenance. Within just a few years, the drop can be pretty steep and can result in the system draining 25% more power than it should. Maintenance helps to keep your furnace or heat pump system at peak efficiency throughout its lifespan.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an Increase in Repair Needs<\/h2>\n

Did you know that approximately 85% of the repairs any heater needs on average during its lifespan are repairs that can be prevented? This is thanks to routine preventive maintenance. Why not save on hassles and unnecessary repair costs for your heating system?<\/p>\n

Heating System Lifespan is Reduced<\/h2>\n

Replacing your heater years before you should have to is expensive. You want to receive the longest life possible from your furnace, heat pump, etc. If your heater isn\u2019t regularly maintained, however, it will likely fail years earlier. With maintenance, it will probably exceed its manufacturer\u2019s estimated lifespan.<\/p>\n

Ask about Our Premier Comfort Heating Agreement<\/h3>\n

During maintenance, our technicians thoroughly inspect, clean, and adjust your heater to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness throughout the years. Whether you have a boiler, furnace, or heat pump system, we have an extensive checklist we go through to ensure that all aspects of your heating system are covered. When you join our maintenance program, you get the benefits of this, in addition to:<\/p>\n