Any furnace that has an accumulation of dust and grime will be less efficient than is can be. A dirty furnace will have to use more fuel to create the same heat. Cleaning a furnace in Vestal NY is not difficult, any homeowner with a bit of DIY experience can usually tackle the job, all that is needed is a screwdriver, a vacuum cleaner, a supply of old rags and a replacement filter. Before you start though, there are a few things to take into account.
A furnace is not a complicated piece of equipment; it draws cool air in, the air is filtered and then heated. The hot air is distributed to the rooms in the house via a series of ducts, some heat also escapes up the flue of the chimney. Over time the furnace gets dirty and any dust, dirt, mold or other forms of contamination can be delivered through the house where it is breathed by the occupants of the home. A clean furnace will eliminate this problem by delivering clean air to all the rooms.
There are three main parts to a furnace that have to be cleaned. These parts are the blower, the filter and the motor. It is always recommended that these be cleaned at least annually just before the start of the heating season. The filter is extremely important, the filter should be changed more often, it may be necessary to clean or change the filter every month while the furnace in Vestal NY is in use.
Before you start to clean the furnace make sure it is turned off, if the furnace uses natural gas or propane the supply should be turned off as well. Start by wiping the exterior surfaces with rags, use a vacuum cleaner to get inside any awkward spaces and in the interior of the furnace. Pull out the filter, either clean it or replace it depending on the style. When the filter is out you should be able to see the blower, clean this as much as possible. Depending on the model of the furnace some blower blades can be removed out the side of the furnace housing, if this is the case then pull the blades out and clean them thoroughly. While the furnace is open check for any evident belt wear and if necessary oil the bearings.
Duct cleaning is not something that is easily done by the homeowner. To clean the ducts for a furnace in Vestal NY one needs equipment that only a professional will have. It is suggested that you hire a professional to clean the ducts every two or three years.
Any Furnace in Vestal NY will need cleaning as will the ducts. To keep your home heating system in perfect operating condition you are invited to contact the professionals at Fancher Appliance, Inc.
