{"id":259,"date":"2012-09-25T06:21:49","date_gmt":"2012-09-25T06:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/blog\/?p=259"},"modified":"2017-01-09T15:02:12","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T15:02:12","slug":"now-is-the-time-to-have-your-heating-system-inspected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/now-is-the-time-to-have-your-heating-system-inspected","title":{"rendered":"Now is the Time to Have Your Heating System Inspected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_260\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/blog\/now-is-the-time-to-have-your-heating-system-inspected\/a_c_tech_2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-260\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-260\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-260\" title=\"A_C_Tech_2\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/A_C_Tech_2-300x155.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure your heating system is operating safely and at peak efficiency with an annual heating system inspection.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>With summer heat hanging on well into September, it\u2019s easy to forget that winter is just around the corner.\u00a0 So now is the perfect time to make sure you won\u2019t be left in the cold by having your heating system inspected by a reputable air conditioning and heating professional.<\/p>\n<p>When selecting an air conditioning and heating company to perform your inspection, don\u2019t let price alone be the deciding factor.\u00a0 Most heating and A\/C companies offer heating inspections, but some use these services to sell you on additional services you may not actually need.<\/p>\n<p>When shopping around for a <a title=\"heating and air conditioning repair\" href=\"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/\">heating and air conditioning company<\/a>, be sure to do your homework. Ask whether or not the contractor is licensed and insured.\u00a0 If possible, read online reviews and customer testimonials. It\u2019s also a good idea to find out whether or not the company is a member in good standing with your local Better Business Bureau.<\/p>\n<p>You should also find out what all is included in the inspection.\u00a0 A thorough heating system inspection should include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the pilot and assembly<\/li>\n<li>Check the air and gas mixture<\/li>\n<li>Check the heat exchanger<\/li>\n<li>Check the pressure valve<\/li>\n<li>Check the blower control<\/li>\n<li>Lubricate all moving parts<\/li>\n<li>Check the flue and vent pipes<\/li>\n<li>Check all safety controls<\/li>\n<li>Check and adjust the fan belt<\/li>\n<li>Check the blower components<\/li>\n<li>Check and, if necessary, adjust the gas limit<\/li>\n<li>Check all electrical connections and components<\/li>\n<li>Check all filters \u2013 clean or replace as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Fire Data Center faulty and neglected heating systems are the second leading causes of house fires in the U.S.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0An annual average of 49,100 heating fires occurred in residential buildings in the U.S. \u00a0between 2002 and 2004.\u00a0 These fires were responsible for 125 deaths, 575 injuries and $232 million in property damage and one-quarter of these fires were the result of improperly maintained equipment.*<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t take chances with your family\u2019s safety.\u00a0 Take advantage of the remaining mild days this fall to have your home\u2019s heating system thoroughly inspected. \u00a0 A thorough inspection can actually save you money by lowering your energy consumption and, in some cases, helping you avoid costly <a title=\"heating repairs\" href=\"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/heating-services.html\">heating repairs<\/a> in the future. And you&#8217;ll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing your heating system is safe and operating at peak efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>* <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/downloads\/pdf\/statistics\/v6i3.pdf\">http:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/downloads\/pdf\/statistics\/v6i3.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With summer heat hanging on well into September, it\u2019s easy to forget that winter is just around the corner.\u00a0 So now is the perfect time to make sure you won\u2019t be left in the cold by having your heating system inspected by a reputable air conditioning and heating professional. 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