A fall furnace tune-up is a low-cost insurance policy: You pay a little now to save a lot of grief and anguish -- and money -- later.

The grief and anguish that comes with a major, costly repair or even a major breakdown is entirely unnecessary, because a fall furnace tune-up brings to light problems in the early stages. Repeatedly high energy bills are also avoidable, because a tune-up prevents dirt buildup, which can cause a furnace to run sluggishly and expensively. For long-term savings, and to avoid the grief and anguish of having to replace a system before its time, regular service extends the life of a system, and helps it to last as long as possible.

On all counts, a fall furnace tune-up saves you grief and anguish – and money.

The furnace technicians at Tri-County Heating & Cooling approach a fall furnace tune-up with skill and comprehensiveness. Our long “to-do” list includes:   

• Removing dirt, soot and grime from the furnace -- one of the most common reasons furnaces fall into disrepair
• Checking the furnace filter and, if necessary, replacing it
• Lubricating all moving parts
• Testing that the furnace starts, runs and shuts off properly after a number of prompts
• Checking the thermostat settings
• Setting the burners for proper combustion and ignition
• Tightening the electrical connections – poor connections can reduce the life span of major components -- and measuring the voltage
• Inspecting the condensate drain to ensure that it is clear
• Testing the condition and tension of the fan belt
• Checking the chimney and flue

We’ll also conduct a carbon monoxide test – not to raise your fears but to assuage them. This odorless gas can be mysterious and misleading; we’ll make sure that your furnace is not sending dangerous levels of this poison into your home, just as we have done for other Butler County and Greater Cincinnati area homeowners.

After we’re done with your fall furnace tune-up, you should notice that the air quality in your home will be better because any dirt, dust, allergens and mold we found in your furnace will no longer be circulating in the air.

With benefits like these, you can’t afford to not schedule your fall furnace tune-up today. In Butler County and the Greater Cincinnati area, call Tri-County Heating & Cooling for your very own low-cost insurance policy. 

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