Furnaces work hard all winter to keep your home comfortable. This is especially true in Indiana and Illinois, where record subzero temperatures can stress an older heating system and its components. Fortunately, we can resolve any minor repairs early to prevent them from snowballing into a serious issue.
Oncourse Home Solutions provides top-rated home services throughout Chicago, IL, and Northwest Indiana. Our trusted, licensed, insured, and background-checked technicians are available for all your heating requests.
Our knowledgeable teams will help ensure your furnace lasts longer. Better performance means you can keep your home comfortable and safe — regardless of the forecast.
Save on your service today. Contact Oncourse Heating, Cooling, Plumbing to schedule furnace maintenance in Northwest IN or Chicagoland.
When Furnace Maintenance is Necessary
We recommend yearly furnace tune-ups to ensure your equipment operates safely and efficiently. Whether we find a cracked heat exchanger or ignitor that needs replacing, testing your system helps us resolve issues before they become major problems and cause major disruptions to your system’s performance.
Schedule your furnace tune-up once a year, preferably before the fall season. One of the components, the heat exchanger, needs an annual check to ensure there’s no dirt buildup or damage.
Most HVAC businesses will send out reminders about your appointment to keep it stress-free. Routine service is likely required to maintain your warranty, so skip the DIY repairs for the best chance of saving in the long run.
Benefits of Furnace Maintenance
Whether you have a gas, oil, or propane furnace, it’s an excellent heating source that can last 15 to over 20 years with regular service to improve the components’ lifespan.
Benefits of furnace maintenance include:
- Lower utility bills
- Improve indoor air quality
- Prevent expensive surprise repairs
- Improve operational safety
- Increase life expectancy
- Warranty validation
Oncourse Home Solutions Maintenance Check Process
Heating maintenance is important to ensure your equipment functions reliably and efficiently. Our trusted HVAC company will adhere to all manufacturer recommendations, regulation codes, and industry best practices.
To inspect and maintain your furnace:
- Inspect and clean the heat exchanger and CO detector
- Lubricate the inducer fans and blower
- Change the filter every three months
- Inspect the controls and electrical wiring
- Clean the flame sensor, burners, and humidifier
- Test the thermostat and change the batteries
- Check and clean the ductwork and air registers
Preventative Maintenance Tips
It’s important to perform basic furnace cleaning between tune-ups, but if you are uncertain about any of the steps below, let our NATE-certified technicians perform an inspection, and they can make any necessary repairs.
DIY furnace maintenance tips include:
- Change and clean the filter
- Apply oil to the motor bearings and blower-shaft bearings
- Remove debris from the blower compartment
- Clean the combustion chamber and vacuum inside
- Clear outside the unit
Choose Oncourse Home Solutions for Furnace Care
Founded in 1992, Oncourse Heating, Cooling, Plumbing offers top-rated HVAC services in Chicago, IL and Northwest IN. We’re proud to be a Factory Authorized Carrier Dealer, President’s Award winner, and EPA and NATE-Certified.
Our customers are our number one priority, and we offer flexible financing packages, upfront prices, and free estimates on furnace replacement quotes. Servicing 16 states and over 1 million repair and maintenance plans, we have excellent reviews and an A+ BBB rating.
With same-day appointments, 24-hour service, and upfront pricing. The trip charge is applied to the service. Rely on us for all your home heating needs.
Contact Oncourse Heating, Cooling, Plumbing to find a furnace technician in Chicago, IL, or Northwest IN.
