If you are a homeowner in Cleveland, you probably have an air conditioning system. But you definitely have a furnace (or a boiler) to beat the cold during the winter. A forced-air furnace system can provide your home many years of trouble-free service if maintained properly. A furnace can last up to 15 years (maybe even longer) with proper maintenance. But they won’t last that long if you install it and then forget about it.

What is a service agreement?

Basic furnace maintenance involves changing the filter according to the manufacturer specifications. This will go a long way in extending the life of your furnace and avoiding expensive maintenance calls. Beyond that, we strongly recommend service agreements. What is a service agreement? It means that a professional technician will service your equipment once year. They will check for any issues that may arise due to regular equipment use.

What will the technician looks for?

A technician will evaluate many things, but checking the heat exchanger is important because leaks can develop over time. A crack that turns into a leak could fill your home with dangerous, life-threatening carbon monoxide. And this isn’t just true for old furnaces. Even new heat exchangers can still crack over time. So as you can see, regular maintenance of your furnace can never be neglected.

Having a furnace service agreement is a smart and practical option. All HVAC systems need routine maintenance. Regular maintenance is critical in extending the life of your unit. This is what is commonly called “preventive maintenance”. Moreover, the regular maintenance on your HVAC systems will also save you money because it will ensure that your unit is running efficiently.

What’s surprising is that a lot of people choose to ignore the importance of having a furnace service agreement simply because they think these agreements are costly and worthless. In reality, the cost of a furnace service agreement can actually be substantially less than the cost of one emergency service call when something goes wrong. So if you think about it, a furnace service agreement will eventually work out for the best for you.

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