Furnace Maintenance in Bigfork, MT | Wild West Plumbing & HVAC

There are many reasons to schedule routine furnace maintenance in Bigfork, MT. Even if you own the newest, most advanced furnace, it will wear down over time. Parts may become out of balance, loose wiring, and dirt on the heat exchanger may build up. These issues can make the system run inefficiently without a regular heating tune-up and eventually break down. You might even pay more than you should each month on your utility bill and pay for expensive repairs.

Wild West Plumbing, Heating & Cooling can have one of our HVAC technicians maintain your system. It will likely run smoothly, quietly, and with minimal energy waste.

Why Furnace Maintenance Is Important

The average lifespan of a well-maintained gas furnace is 15 years. For oil and electric furnaces, it’s 25 years. Some systems may even last longer with regular maintenance. Plus, furnace warranties require yearly professional tune-ups to stay valid.

Maintaining the furnace involves more than calibrating the thermostat or testing airflow. You should leave this to professionals, though. Homeowners can help by replacing their home air filters and keeping the area around the condenser unit clear of debris or plant life. Let the Bigfork HVAC technicians inspect your system, note any issues, and address the small-scale ones.

A heating tune-up takes two hours and most and can address these issues, among others:

Loose or old electrical wiring

Unlubricated motor bearings

Dirt and grime build-up

Faulty pilot lights and sensors

Ensure lines and connectors are in good shape

Let the team adjust the fan and belt, tighten down loose panels, and check for severe problems like gas leaks from the heat exchanger. You should be aware, though, that fixing a leak will fall outside the scope of maintenance. You’ll have to schedule a separate appointment for it.

In the end, the technicians will start the furnace and ensure that its cycle is neither too long nor too short. They’ll also address any imbalance in air distribution. Finally, you should get a written report of the technicians’ findings and recommendations for further work.

Bigfork’s Heating Tune-Up Team

Established in 1986, Wild West Plumbing, Heating & Cooling continues to provide high-quality maintenance to homeowners in the Bigfork area. Rely on us because of our NATE-certified technicians. We can work with any make or model furnace, and we back all work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. As a BBB-accredited company with an A+ rating, we always make it a goal to enhance our work with warm, personalized customer care.