With the significant temperature drop during the Michigan winters, homeowners must have an efficient and effective heating system. At Schaafsma Heating & Cooling, we offer comprehensive heating maintenance to residents in the Greater Grand Rapids area from our NATE-certified technicians.
Since 1905, we’ve been providing expert service to our customers, and with our A+ BBB Rating, you can expect nothing but the best from our team.
To schedule a heating tune-up with Schaafsma, call us today or contact us online!
When Does Your Heater Need Maintenance?
At Schaafsma, we know that it can be challenging to determine when it’s time for a tune-up. However, ignoring maintenance can lead to breakdowns and repairs.
To prevent these issues, look for signs that it may be time for maintenance, including:
- A sudden increase in electrical bills
- Constant thermostat adjustment with little change
- Loud noises or foul odors
- Minimal airflow from your vents
- Your heating is more than 10 years old
- More than one year since your last maintenance
Advantages of Scheduling Routine Maintenance
Preventative maintenance is critical for helping to ensure your heating system is working correctly and to prevent future issues. At Schaafsma, we recommend a professional tune-up for your heating system every year, typically during the fall, so that you can rest assured that it will be able to keep you warm all winter long.
There are many benefits to routine heating maintenance, including:
- Increased efficiency: During a maintenance appointment, our technicians will clean and inspect your system to ensure it’s energy-efficient and provide any repairs or adjustments to improve performance.
- Reduced risk of breakdowns: Technicians will use your tune-up appointment to check for any minor issues that need repair, fixing them before they become a bigger problem and reducing your risk of expensive repairs and breakdowns.
- Increased life span: With regular maintenance, your system will endure less wear and tear than one that is not maintained, helping to extend the unit’s lifespan.
- Reduced operating costs: With improved performance comes reduced energy usage, which means lower utility bills for homeowners.
The Expected Lifespan of Heating Systems
Most heating systems are built to last about 10 years, but with regular maintenance, they can often last closer to 20 years. With regular tune-ups, your system will operate at peak performance for many years, saving you money on repairs and an eventual replacement.
Why Choose Schaafsma Heating & Cooling?
Since 1905, Schaafsma has provided unmatched heating maintenance services throughout the Greater Grand Rapids area. As one of only two Grand Rapids companies with NATE-certified technicians, we’re proud to provide exceptional customer service to help our clients stay comfortable and save money, and with our whole-house approach, your satisfaction is guaranteed!
Schedule your next tune-up by calling our team or contacting us online!
Heating Maintenance FAQs
What’s included in my heating tune-up?
During the appointment, a technician will clean and inspect your furnace’s mechanical and electrical components, check for carbon monoxide leaks, perform a total operation test, and change your filters.
How long will a tune-up take?
Our team takes maintenance seriously. A thorough tune-up from our team will take about two hours to complete.
