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When Is It Time For A Furnace Tune-Up?

October 21, 2021 | Blog

It’s that time of the year again — the time for cold fronts, rain, and leaves changing colors. Although it might seem like fall just arrived, winter is already right around the corner. It doesn’t last long here in College Station, but when it does come around, you’ll be rushing to turn on your heater like the rest of Texas. 

Thankfully, we still have some time left before the truly chilly months arrive. Our experts at Barker’s Heating and Cooling believe there’s no better time than now to schedule a heater tune-up for your HVAC system. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of heater tune-ups and why the best time for one is now!

Is A Heater Tune-Up Really That Important?

Emergency Repairs

Most can agree that there’s nothing worse than having to wake up in the middle of a cold winter night due to your heater breaking down. Scheduling a heater tune-up with a qualified HVAC technician during the fall prevents issues like this from happening. They can catch minor issues before they potentially turn into something more serious (and expensive).

Wait Times/Higher Rates

If you put off your heater tune-up and wait until something goes wrong, you might need to wait longer than usual for repairs. The summer and winter months are some of the busiest seasons for HVAC technicians due to emergencies such as the one mentioned above. Because so many of them come up during these times, rates are often much higher and cost you more than an annual tune-up would.

Lower Energy Bill

A heater tune-up ensures that your heater lasts you all winter, but it also allows your heater to work more efficiently. If your heater is working harder than it needs to, this not only can damage your system but also causes your energy bill to spike. 

What’s Included In A Heater Tune-Up?

Aside from the benefits of avoiding long wait times and expensive emergency rates, what else is included in a heater tune-up? Here are a few:

  • Inspect and clean burner
  • Inspect heat exchanger
  • Check gas pressure and flame
  • Clean interior and exterior of your furnace
  • Change air filter
  • Test carbon monoxide levels

Does My Heater Need To Be Replaced?

Whether or not your heater needs a full replacement mainly depends on its age. Most heaters will last you 15-20 years with proper maintenance. But there are other signs that might suggest you need your heater replaced. Some examples include:

  • Higher energy bills
  • Uneven heating
  • Unusual sounds like rattling or banging or humming
  • Excessive debris
  • Frequent repairs

Your HVAC system puts in constant work year-round. As you’d expect, this can take a toll on your unit, and at some point, it will likely need repairs. You don’t want this to take you by surprise during those cold winter months, especially if you have family members that require proper heating, such as infants or the elderly.

At Barker’s Heating and Cooling, we would be happy to help you stay warm this winter with a proper heater tune-up this fall. Contact us to schedule your visit today!

Why Choose Barker's?

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30% UTILITY SAVINGS GUARANTEE
You will save a minimum of 30% on your heating and cooling costs or we will refund double-the-difference of your savings not realized during the first year.
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$500 INSTALLATION DATE GUARANTEE
If we do not have your new system operating by the date promised, we will pay you $500 for your inconvenience.
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COMFORT GUARANTEE
We guarantee that the equipment we have installed will perform as we have stated, or we will remove it and return 100% of your investment.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Very Professional

Chandler did an excellent job checking out our heat pump. He was very professional, communicated well, was responsive to our questions and I was very happy with everything he did.

Steve M.

Honest and Trustworthy

Our AC went out during a late summer heatwave. Called Barkers and Victor worked very hard to get the outside unit up and running. Two hours later we conceded to the death of a 29 yo unit. Victor notified the office the next morning, and within 24 hours we had a complete new system installed, and the house cooled by the time I got home from work. Highly recommend. Honest and trustworthy.

Susan H.

Very Impressed

We were impressed by this company from the first phone call. Reed was an exceptional young man; very personable and professional. The installation team of Mike, John and Cody did an excellent job. Barker’s is a business with high standards and we are very satisfied with everything about them. So glad we found this company!

Donna D.