If you read the title of this blog post and you’re wondering if cleaning and tuning up on your furnace is something you should be doing on a regular basis, not to worry! We don’t expect you to understand the intricacies of your furnace. That’s our job! But this does mean that it’s important for you to schedule routine furnace maintenance so that we can help you.
That all said, there is one small DIY furnace maintenance task you can do on your own, and that’s changing the air filter. The air filter that comes standard with your furnace is in place to protect the furnace from dust, dirt, and other debris that can get inside and damage its sensitive components. This air filter should be changed every 1-3 months to ensure proper airflow for your heating system.
Beyond this basic step, professional furnace maintenance should be left to those with the experience and training to do it. Read on to learn why, and why regular cleaning and inspections are so important!
Furnaces are very sturdy and can last well over a decade, but no heating system lasts forever! And when your furnace system is showing signs that it’s time to upgrade, it is important to pay attention. Waiting too long can leave you with an inefficient system at best, and a completely broken-down furnace system at worst.
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think very much about how much work your household’s water heater actually does. There is a much higher demand on it than say for your furnace, air conditioner, or other home comfort system because it must heat water 24/7 for use any day of the year, any time of the day. No matter the season, hot water must flow, right?
Illinois winters are no joke. That’s why a 
No air conditioner can last forever, although we wish that weren’t the case. Here at Comfort First, we are all about being transparent with our customers, which means giving you whatever information you need to make an informed decision about the future of your home comfort. If your cooling system is in good shape and can last many more years, we’ll tell you! But if we think it would be more economically beneficial for you to make an upgrade, we’ll tell you that.
If you’re anything like the average homeowner, you probably don’t think about the ductwork running through your home and making your home comfort control possible. After all, air ducts are hidden from view for a reason. You shouldn’t really have to think about them very much.
If you own or live in a 2-story home anywhere in the Joliet area, then it’s no secret that you’d like to do everything you can to save money while living in it, right?
Joliet area homeowners don’t often realize this, but their indoor air quality can actually be worse than that of outdoors, especially if they don’t have the right indoor air quality solutions in place. This is because today’s home’s are built very “tightly,” disallowing any air to escape out or get in through drafty doors and windows or poorly installed insulation. This is great news for the efficiency of your HVAC systems, and therefore your budget! But it’s not so great news for your indoor air quality.