{"id":755,"date":"2020-12-07T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T16:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/?p=755"},"modified":"2020-12-04T14:43:23","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T19:43:23","slug":"how-keep-furnace-great-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-keep-furnace-great-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Furnace in Great Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Customer_Satisfaction_iStock_000028486816_Full_800x455-1-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Customer_Satisfaction_iStock_000028486816_Full_800x455-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Customer_Satisfaction_iStock_000028486816_Full_800x455-1-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Customer_Satisfaction_iStock_000028486816_Full_800x455-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Have you ever heard the phrase, \u201can ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure\u201d? This is a phrase that applies to our furnace services. Prevention has a wide range when it comes to your heating system. We\u2019re going to help you get a high-functioning furnace year-round.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping your system in top shape doesn\u2019t have to be a full time job. You want your winter season to be great. We know you look forward to this time of year because of the holidays, the joyful feeling in the air, and the snow on the ground. Things can really start to go south if you don\u2019t have the right <a href=\"\/service-areas\/maple-grove-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">furnace service in Maple Grove, MN<\/a> though.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What You Can Do<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few things you can do to set your heater up for success:<\/p>\n<h3>Change Your Filter<\/h3>\n<p>You want to change your home\u2019s filter on a regular basis. Your heater has a filter that\u2019s in charge of keeping your heater clean. If you\u2019re trying to make sure that you have an easy time with your heater this season, then this is a step you don\u2019t want to miss. You can create a lot of unnecessary dysfunction with your heater if you skip out on changing your filter. This is one hands-on task that you can do with your heater that\u2019s completely in your hands as a homeowner.<\/p>\n<h3>Routine Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>You should be calling our team for fall maintenance every year. Fall maintenance is like the pre-game stretch and pep talk. Your maintenance makes sure that your heater is not only able to perform, but that it\u2019s able to perform <em>well<\/em>. This is the difference between an okay winter and a great winter.<\/p>\n<h3>Upgrade Your Thermostat<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve had your home\u2019s current thermostat for more than a decade, you need to upgrade your unit. There are bigger and better things you can choose from on the market now. You need to invest in a system like a Wi-Fi or digital thermostat. These thermostats take energy-efficiency, ease of use, and optimal comfort into mind in a way that standard thermostats can\u2019t mimic.<\/p>\n<h3>Know The Signs<\/h3>\n<p>You need to know the signs of trouble. Here are a few:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loud or persistent noises (banging, rattling, scraping, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Inconsistent heat<\/li>\n<li>Hot and cold spots<\/li>\n<li>Foul odors<\/li>\n<li>High energy bills<\/li>\n<li>Low airflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Really, the signs of heating trouble are varied. If there\u2019s anything new or odd happening in your home then you need to call us for your heating work.<\/p>\n<h3>Call for Repair When You Need It<\/h3>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve gone over a few signs of heating trouble, we want you to know that it\u2019s important to call for heating repair when you need it. We\u2019re not one of those HVAC contractors that\u2019s going to try to price gouge you. We want to give you high-quality service for an affordable price. You can call us as soon as you notice any heating problems. We\u2019ll handle them for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with Residential Heating and Air Conditioning for the work we need. Feel the difference.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard the phrase, \u201can ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure\u201d? 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