Dependable Heater Maintenance in McKinney, TX

If your heating system hasn't had professional service in well over a year, that's the surest sign that it needs heater maintenance in McKinney, TX. But there are also some other warning signs that indicate it's been too long since the last heater maintenance appointment, such as:

• Insufficient Heating: If your heater seems to be struggling to get your house to the temperature you have chosen on your thermostat during cold weather, that is definitely a problem that needs to be addressed—and it can be prevented in the future with regular heater maintenance in McKinney, TX.
• Pilot Flame Isn't Blue: The burner flame for a gas-powered furnace should be mostly blue, with a few licks of orange or yellow here and there. If the flame color appears to be mostly yellow, orange, red, green or another color, that means you have a dirty pilot burner that needs to be cleaned.
• Strange Sounds: Your heater will normally make a quiet humming noise when it is turned on (unless it's a boiler, which should be operating silently for the most part). If you hear banging, rattling, grinding or other odd noises coming from heat registers or the heating unit itself, it's an indication that your heater system needs maintenance.
• Excessive Dust: If you dust and clean your house regularly but there's always dust on surfaces, or you can see motes of dust floating in the air, that is a sign that your air filter is dirty and is compromising your indoor air quality. It needs to be changed, which is one of the tasks we cover during an annual tune-up.
• Foul Odors: If you smell strange odors coming from your air ducts, such as burning plastic, turn your heater off right away and call our team, as it could indicate an electrical failure. If the smell is more of a rotting or musty odor, it could be caused by mold growth or a pest infestation in the ducts.

When it comes to McKinney heater maintenance, it's best to try to have it taken care of in autumn, before the cold season really sets in. Basically, you want to make sure it's done before you have to turn your heating on for the first time in the fall to ensure everything is in excellent shape for winter. That way, you can rest assured your heater is ready and capable of handling the high demand for heating during the colder months.

One simple maintenance step that anyone can do, but many people neglect, is changing the filter on schedule. Not only will this help your system run more efficiently, so it doesn't need to use as much energy, it will also improve your indoor air quality and reduce wear and tear damage. How often you need to change it is going to vary based on the thickness of the filter, so check the manufacturers' instructions to find out how frequently it should be done (usually at three, six, nine or 12-month intervals).

Ready for your annual maintenance? If you live in McKinney or part of the surrounding area, such as Allen, Princeton or Lowry Crossing, the professionals at Aire Serv of McKinney are ready and willing to help with heater maintenance and other types of HVAC service.

Get in touch with our knowledgeable customer service staff to schedule a service appointment or find out more about what we can do for your residential or commercial HVAC system to improve comfort and reduce heating and cooling costs.