The Importance of Being PROactive, NOT REactive
As the weather cools down, making sure that your furnace or boiler is safe, and ready for the season is crucial. Winter maintenance is an investment in not only the wellbeing of your home, and family, but also in your wallet. Here are 6 reasons why having proactive routine maintenance is so important:
- $$ Savings $$: While some view maintenance as an unnecessary expense, it is important to consider the return on the investment. The cost of routine maintenance is considerably lower than the cost of reactive emergency repairs, or replacements.
- Warranty Compliance: Many manufacturers, and contractors require proof of routine maintenance in order to retain valid warranty status. If you do not have routine maintenance performed on your system, it may result in a voided warranty, and a BIG bill for repairs, or replacement!
- Energy Efficiency: A well maintained furnace is an energy efficient furnace. The more efficiently the system runs, the less energy is required to produce the same amount of heat. This can offer you savings on your energy bills, and help reduce your carbon footprint.
- Prolong the Life of Your System: Just like going to the doctor for a check-up to keep yourself healthy, a routine inspection and maintenance of your furnace or boiler can help keep IT healthy as well. Performing a preventative maintenance inspection every year can help identify small issues in the system, before they turn into bigger issues.
- Safety: Proactive preventative maintenance should include identifying potential hazards like carbon monoxide, or natural gas leaks. Identifying, and repairing these issues early helps maintain the health and well-being of your family, and offers peace of mind throughout the heating season.
- Peak Performance: Routine maintenance ensures that your furnace or boiler operates at optimal levels. A healthy furnace can heat your home more effectively, which in turn can lower your energy bills, saving you money.
While it may feel like a chore, proactive preventative maintenance is a strategic way to ensure the longevity, efficiency, and safety of your heating system. With a Residential Preventative Maintenance agreement with IFS Residential Services, you are not only protecting the health of your home, and family, but also reaping the rewards of a wise financial decision, with the potential for huge savings over the lifetime of your system.
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