Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heating System Maintenance’

5 Important Tips for Gas Furnace Safety You Need to Know

Monday, February 7th, 2022
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Gas furnaces offer comfort to us when we need them the most, but the same gas furnaces could quickly turn into mayhem if they break down. Although many people are often worried about the loss of heat in case there is a gas furnace malfunction, there are other hazards to consider like a carbon monoxide leak or a fire. It’s critical to ensure safety and hazard precautions to avoid such issues and feel comfortable with your gas furnace.

This post will discuss five important tips that every homeowner should know about to make their gas furnaces safer and more durable.

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Now Is the Time for Heating Maintenance

Monday, October 12th, 2020
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The fall season is here. Leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are on a downward trend (finally!), and we are dusting off our cold-weather clothes. Now is also the ideal time to dust off your heating system. If you need to schedule heating maintenance, you will need to turn to a professional HVAC contractor in Frederick, MD.

Getting a professional to perform your heating maintenance service is important to your comfort. Without this service, you are at risk of reduced comfort, higher bills, and other problems. Here are some of the reasons that getting your heater tune-up taken care of ASAP is a good idea.

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The Importance of Surge Protectors For Your Heater

Monday, December 9th, 2019
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We recently encountered a power surge in his neighborhood when a tree took out a power line, emphasized by a big flash of blue light. Of course, a power surge means that electronics that were plugged in that night were at risk of taking on damage. And, true to form, several homes discovered their heaters were out of commission once the power returned due to their electric motors taking on the full brunt of the power surge.

This incident of course prompted Carl to send the word out to remind our valued customers of the importance of surge protectors. Because, when the lights came back on, those in the neighborhood who had these handy devices installed discovered that the only thing the power surge took with it was the protectors themselves!

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Keep Warm This Season Thanks to Maintenance Services

Monday, November 11th, 2019

Soup’s on! And in all likelihood so is your heater. There is nothing better than warming up with a hot bowl of something filling while enjoying a temperately cozy indoor environment.

It is a shame then when you can’t rely on your heater to keep operating. It may have started as a strange noise and then progressed to unreliable warmth and end in a heater that just refuses to turn on now. This is a system that is in dire need of repair and could even need replacing.

Not exactly the best way to kick off the holidays.

Thankfully, you have the ability to avoid this chilly situation by making sure that your heater is taken care of. Maintenance for your heating system is the best way to keep it running. Here’s why.

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The Importance of Furnace Maintenance

Monday, February 11th, 2019

furnace-in-basementIt’s the second half of winter, and if you didn’t schedule regular maintenance for your furnace back in the fall, you may think it’s too late to bother. You can wait until the next fall to have it done.

But it isn’t too late! Furnace maintenance needs to be done annually. Although it’s always best to have the furnace maintained in fall to beat out the first cold days of winter, it’s better to have it done late than to skip it entirely. Furnace maintenance isn’t a luxury or “bonus” for the heating system—it’s essential. Call on a professional Rockville, MD, HVAC company today to arrange for a tune-up and inspection of your furnace.

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How to Prepare Your Home for Heating Season

Monday, November 19th, 2018

calendar-scheduling-bookOutside temperatures are dropping and winter is ready to settle in. Now is the time to ensure your home is prepared for months of chilly and icy weather—the “heating season.” With the right home heating services in Gaithersburg, VA, you should be able to enjoy a trouble-free season with a heater that won’t let you down or run up your bills higher than they should be.

What Steps Do I Need to Take to Prep the Heater for Winter?

There are a few basic tasks to take care of for the best and safest performance from your heater in the coming winter, whether you use a furnace, boiler, or heat pump.

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