Furnace Repair
Thankfully most furnaces are built to last for many years, typically between 15-25 years. One of the keys to keeping your furnace going for years to come is proper maintenance. At 1st American Plumbing, Heating & Air, our certified technicians are experts in furnace maintenance and furnace repair. When needed, we can even help you pick out a replacement that is better for the environment and helps you lower your monthly utility bills.
Furnace Maintenance
The worst time for your furnace to break down is during the winter. That is why it is so important to have a certified technician inspect your furnace in the spring or fall. You want to make sure that it is able to heat your home when the temperature drops.
Our thorough inspection includes:
Check for proper exhaust venting
Check for natural gas leaks
Inspect for combustible material around furnace
Measure gas pressure
Inspect combustion air vents
Electrical wiring – inspect and tighten connections
Blower motor – check amps and blower wheel
Test capacitors
Measure supply/return temperature differential
Thermostat – test for proper operation
Inspect thermostat wiring – test 24 volts
Ignition system – test for safe and proper operation
Test safety and control circuits
Inspect circuit board – test any fuses
Inspect burners
Inspect heat exchanger
Clean flame sensor or pilot
Inspect igniter
Inspect filter
Recommend any other maintenance needed
Replacing a Furnace
Replacing a furnace never comes at a convenient time. We can get one of our certified technicians out to your home quickly to see if you actually need to replace your entire furnace or just a part. Before you give us a call, check to see if the filter is dirty and needs to be replaced or if it is installed correctly. Also check to make sure that the power switch wasn’t accidentally switched off.
At 1st American Plumbing, Heating & Air we offer up-front pricing so that you know if it is better to replace or repair. Already have an estimate? Let us give you a free second opinion.
Call us at (801) 477-5818 or fill out the form on this page to have your furnace inspected or repaired.