Proactive Heating System Inspections and Maintenance
As a Texan you already know that, for the majority of the year, your heater will go unused. So when it does come time to turn on your heater or furnace during those cooler months, you might notice that your heater is making unusual noises; that when you finally turn on your heating system you aren’t getting warmer, or that if it does come on, one area of the house gets hot and other areas don’t. If your heating system seems a below par and you suspect that your heater is not up to its task and isn’t working call ARTIC Solutions.
What do we include in Winter Residential Heating System inspections?
Inspect for burn marks on the side of furnace
Inspect for clearance from combustible materials
Inspect the heat exchanger for holes, cracks and rust
Inspect blower motor, blower wheel and motor amperage
Check that gas shut off valve is in good shape and functioning properly
Ensure that the gas line is made of proper material
Ensure that gas line is hard piped out of furnace
Inspect for holes and rust on spots on flue pipe and determine if flue gas is leaking into system
Test for carbon monoxide in the flue gas during start up and run time
Inspect Condition of flue safety switch
nspect that the vent pipe protrudes from the roof
Inspect the vent motor to ensure proper operation
Inspect the condition of the pilot light ignitor, pilot safety switch and test for a strong blue flame
Inspect the condition of the high temperature shut off switch
Inspect the condition of the burner safety switches
Test furnace door switch to ensure proper functionality, if applicable
Test the accuracy and functionality of the thermostat
Test for carbon monoxide in the air stream
Inspect Temperature Splits
Inspect lock screw on motor shift
Test for gas leaks
Inspect filters
Visual inspection of evaporator coil
Inspect the upward slope from furnace to chimney