At the beginning of each season, it makes sense to make sure your heating system is in good working condition. Scheduling an annual inspection and filter change with Boehmer Heating & Cooling ensures a longer life for your McKeesport heating equipment.
At the first sound of trouble, checking the filter can often be a quick fix. As air passes through the furnace, a filter picks out much of the dust and some heavier particles that have come along, gotten snagged and accumulated over time to create a solid blockage.
This filter can become clogged and force the furnace to work much harder to push the air through the blocked passage. Located just inside the front panel of the furnace, the filter is very accessible and easily exchanged for a clean one. This should be the very minimum of regular maintenance and is simple enough to do that it can make anyone feel handy.
Heated air and cold air returning to and from the furnace travel through ductwork which is often metal. The vibration of footsteps across the floor overhead or even of just the air movement through the ducts can loosen the fasteners and rattle the metal.
Internally, there are fans and lots of moving parts in the motor. A noise coming from this area portends a repair of a more complicated nature and should have the inspection of a certified technician, a service easily provided by Boehmer Heating & Cooling.
With proper care and maintenance, your McKeesport furnace can last for quite a while, providing heat and comfort to your home.