{"id":488,"date":"2024-09-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/?p=488"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:28:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T13:28:34","slug":"its-time-to-schedule-heating-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/heating-service\/its-time-to-schedule-heating-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Time to Schedule Heating Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Its-Time-to-Schedule-Heating-Maintenance.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Its-Time-to-Schedule-Heating-Maintenance-300x256.jpg\" alt=\"analog-clock-face\" class=\"wp-image-489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Its-Time-to-Schedule-Heating-Maintenance-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Its-Time-to-Schedule-Heating-Maintenance.jpg 704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve had a truly wonderful summer. But whether you\u2019re wishing for just a little bit more beach weather or you\u2019re getting excited for fall festivities, the fact is that it\u2019s time to get ready for autumn. What should be at the top of your fall to-do list? Scheduling <a href=\"\/heating\/heating-repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heating maintenance<\/a>! We\u2019ll explain why it matters so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating Maintenance Improves Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During a winter\u2019s hard work heating your home and a summer\u2019s disuse collecting dust, your heating system\u2019s efficiency drops. It\u2019s about 5% less efficient than it was when you had heating maintenance done last fall. (If it\u2019s been longer than that since you had maintenance done, the efficiency will have dropped even more!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During maintenance, your HVAC technician cleans away dust and grime, applies lubricant to moving parts, and adjusts and calibrates the alignments and the electrical components of your heater. This will bring your efficiency right back up, so you won\u2019t have to pay extra for the same amount of heating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating Maintenance Improves Effectiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minor misalignments or clogs of dust bunnies in your heating system can have a significant effect on your comfort. You might have less heat coming out of your vents, or the heat might not be getting distributed as evenly. Maintenance can sort out all of these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating Maintenance Prevents Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve had your heating maintenance done, your risk of needing repairs on your heating system this year drops by a whopping 85%! That\u2019s partly because all that cleaning, realigning, and lubricating will reduce wear and tear. It\u2019s also because if there are minor concerns, your technician will spot and correct them before they turn into big problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating Maintenance Extends Heater Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How long will your heating system last? It depends almost entirely on two factors: what kind of heating system it is, and how regularly you have it maintained. A gas or electric furnace has an estimated lifespan of 10-15 years. But without maintenance, they might only work properly for about half as long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating Maintenance Keeps Your System Under Warranty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A warranty agreement is between a manufacturer and a consumer. On the manufacturer\u2019s end, they\u2019re held responsible for things like replacing a part that fails early. But only if the consumer holds up their end of the agreement! To keep a heating system under warranty, the agreement almost certainly requires that you have regular maintenance performed by a qualified technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating Maintenance Ensures Your Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but absolutely not least, you should get heating maintenance done every single year if for no other reason than your own safety. Gas furnaces can pose risks like gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning. Electric furnaces pose the hazard of electrocution. Either can cause a house fire if they\u2019re not working properly. Take your safety seriously! Get <a href=\"\/service-areas\/long-beach-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heating maintenance on Long Beach Island, NJ<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>You\u2019re More Comfortable With Atlantic Air Systems. <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Schedule your appointment with us today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What should be at the top of your fall to-do list? Scheduling heating maintenance! 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