Hancock County’s Go-To Team for Keeping Warm
From November to March, Greenfield furnaces are running regularly. If your system’s been limping along for a little while now and barely was able to heat your home this past winter, it could give out by the time winter rolls around again. Furnace maintenance in Greenfield, IN, every year helps you spot those dusty and worn components well before they become a nasty turning point in your and your family’s comfort.
Since ‘06, the team at Jake's Heating, Air & Plumbing has been making sure furnaces are running like they should, especially during the frigid Januarys and Februarys we live through each and every year in Greenfield. We do our due diligence, making sure every part is working as it should, and we’ll even let you know if your furnace is due for a repair or full-on replacement. Either way, we’re the crew to call to get eyes on your furnace.
Why Greenfield Homeowners Schedule a Yearly Furnace Tune-Up
Aside from just making sure one of your home systems is acting like it should, why should you schedule a furnace tune-up in Greenfield today? Here are some of the benefits at a glance:
- Lower heating bills: You won’t get sticker shock come the end of the month and Greenfield Power & Light or NineStar Connect bills come in the mail.
- Fewer surprise breakdowns: A lot of the mid-winter no-heat calls trace right back to a problem part that was noticeable months earlier. A tune-up catches those.
- Longer system life: A well-maintained furnace routinely outlasts lagging and struggling furnaces that have gone years (if ever) without a proper check.
- Warranty protection: Most manufacturers need documentation of regular maintenance checks to keep the warranty in place. If you skip it, a normally covered repair could come out-of-pocket.
How Furnace Maintenance Protects Your Greenfield Home
There are actually quite a few safety benefits of keeping on top of furnace maintenance year after year. Aging furnaces (those 10+ years old) carry real risks. A cracked heat exchanger or failing parts can lead to carbon monoxide or fires in your home. A tech from Jake’s will check all of those parts and make sure that they are working and don’t pose a hazard to you and your home.
And don’t worry; if a hazard does show up, one of our techs will walk you through what needs doing, and they’ll walk you through repair or replacement options to make it all right in the end.
What's Included in Our Greenfield Furnace Maintenance Service
Furnace problems aren’t always loud or in your face, meaning that they can linger in the background and cause you issues when you need it most. Here’s what the team at Jake’s does to make sure you maintain your furnace in Greenfield well.
- Test system startup and safety controls
- Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks
- Clean the ignition assembly and flame sensor
- Check and adjust blower airflow
- Measure and adjust gas pressure
- Inspect the flue for leaks or blockage
- Clean or replace the air filter
- Check for rust, moisture, and worn belts
You can also take full advantage of our VIP maintenance plan, too, for an easy way to stay on schedule for any furnace maintenance needs you have and some ways to save.
Schedule Furnace Maintenance in Greenfield, IN, and Nearby Towns!
Ready to make sure your furnace is ready for an Indiana winter? Give the team at Jake's Heating, Air and Plumbing today to get things rolling. We check everything and make sure you’re good to go once November rolls around!
Greenfield, New Palestine, McCordsville, Fortville, Maxwell, Charlottesville; we cover it all in our service area. Not sure if we can make it out to you for a furnace maintenance call? Give us a call and we’ll let you know. Chances are, we can.
Greenfield Furnace Maintenance FAQs
How often should I get a furnace tune-up in Greenfield?
Once a year. Ideally you’ll schedule it in early fall before you need to keep it on regularly. If you miss that window, that’s okay; a late furnace tune-up beats no tune-up at all. Give the team at Jake’s a call today and we can get you on the schedule, no matter the time of year. Plus, we can get you on a maintenance plan to streamline everything.
How often should I change my furnace filter?
A smaller filter (1 to 2 inches) needs swapping every 3 months, whereas a thicker one (~4 inches) can go for about 6 to 9 months. But if you’ve got a home with pets and allergy-sufferers, it’s well worth switching out filters more often and on a regular schedule. THe team at Jake’s can clue you in on what you need.
Is a cheap $49 furnace tune-up worth it?
Usually not, no. You really get what you pay for, and your furnace can’t afford to have someone cut corners with it. Those rock-bottom prices are usually a commissioned salesperson’s way of pushing repairs you don’t need. When you get a real tune-up from the pros at Jake’s, it’ll run more, but you can rest easy knowing your furnace is in good shape and you can spot any problems before they become mid-winter disasters. If there are problems, we’ll help you with furnace repairs, too.
