Aside from scheduling professional service for your heater, you can also prioritize taking steps of your own to maintain the system. In fact, the steps we’re listing below are ones that you should be completing on a monthly to quarterly basis.
If you notice anything out of the ordinary as you complete these maintenance steps, you can give our team a call to schedule a heater repair in Plano and we can address your concerns. You can also keep reading to learn more about the ways that you can help your heater work at its best both now and in the future.
Select an Air Filter
Your first step is to choose an effective air filter for your heater. As you shop for air filters, be sure to check the MERV ratings. This acronym is short for minimum efficiency reporting value, and it estimates the types and quantities of particles that an air filter can remove from the air. When it comes to having a good air filter, you may think the stronger the better.
This is not always true when it comes to a residential HVAC system. In fact, a stronger air filter can actually block airflow and put a lot of strain on your heater. Instead, we encourage you to select a unit with a MERV rating of somewhere between eight and 13. You can read each of the filters as you are shopping to see what types of particles they filter out and pick one that fits your expectations.
Air Filter Maintenance
After putting an air filter in place, you want to make sure that you change it out on time. Leaving a dirty filter in for too long can negatively impact how your heater operates as well as reduce your indoor air quality. Air filters are only designed to hold so many particles before they need to be changed out.
Just set a reminder on your phone so you remember to change out your air filter when the time comes. It’s a good idea to buy more than one air filter at a time so you always have another one on hand and don’t have to scramble to get to the store and purchase another one.
Clean the Inside Cabinet
You can also take steps to make sure the inside of the heater cabinet is clean. With a gas heater, you may need to clean out the inside of the cabinet a little more frequently. The burning of gas leaves more residue behind than the electric heater operation does. Before you attempt to wipe down your heater, make sure it is turned off completely so you don’t face any safety risks. If you have any concerns as you are cleaning your cabinet, give our team a call to schedule professional service.
Monitor for Signs of Issues
In between your maintenance steps, pay attention to how your heater is operating. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, this is another reason to call us. Examples of concerns may include unusual sounds, bad odors, or changes in how your heater is operating.
Maybe your heater is turning on and off every couple of minutes or isn’t producing as much heat as it used to. There’s no reason too big or small to call for service. We would love to help you identify problems early so that you don’t face an unexpected breakdown in the future.
Contact Mr. Air Repair today to schedule an appointment for heating service with our professionals.