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Furnace Maintenance

Keep Your Furnace Running Efficiently

Contact Our Expert Furnace Maintenance Technicians

At Harker Heating and Cooling Inc., we understand the importance of keeping your furnace operating at its best. Annual maintenance by our certified HVAC technicians optimizes your furnace’s performance to ensure you get the most out of your heating system.

Our furnace maintenance experts check for issues that you can’t detect on your own.

Why Is Furnace Maintenance Important?

A well-maintained furnace will last over 15-20 years, while neglect can lead to premature breakdowns. Without preventative maintenance, dirt, corrosion, and buildup in the heat exchanger or ducts can reduce airflow and performance. Neglecting service tasks like filter changes or cleaning can force your furnace to overwork, increasing energy consumption. Complete neglect will likely lead to a full breakdown, requiring an emergency furnace repair that can be inconvenient and costly.

Protect against unexpected repair costs and cold winter days. Schedule furnace maintenance with our skilled team of furnace technicians today.

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Call (608) 480-6786. Harker’s heating specialists are available to assist you with your furnace maintenance needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you should replace your furnace filter depends on your filter’s thickness. For an average 1-2 inch filter, you should replace it every 1-3 months. Larger filters last longer, and can be replaced every 6 months.

On average, it takes anywhere from half a day to a full day for our HVAC experts to replace a furnace. However, the type of furnace, the electrical and gas lines in your home, and any ventilation requirements for your furnace can impact replacement time.

Yes, it’s best to get your furnace serviced every year to ensure your furnace is in working order. Preventative maintenance can improve your furnace’s efficiency, extend its lifespan, ensure safety, and prevent equipment failures down the line. Without maintenance, caught dust, debris, or unnoticed issues can cause future breakdowns and total system failure.

Schedule annual preventative maintenance with a Harker expert to keep your furnace in good condition.

Harker experts perform preventative maintenance on furnaces to prevent future performance issues. Maintenance includes an “annual checkup” where experts inspect each part of your furnace for issues, as well as a deep cleaning of all internal parts and lubrication of moving components. If our experts notice any issues, they will be able to diagnose the problem and suggest a repair.

You should schedule furnace maintenance annually. Any abnormal noises, unexplained heating cost increases, poor airflow, or visible rust and cracks are signs to schedule maintenance, even if your furnace was recently serviced.

Yes. Regular cleaning boosts your furnace’s efficiency, helps prevent future breakdowns, and extends your furnace’s lifespan. Be sure to change your air filter regularly and vacuum your furnace’s accessible areas to prevent debris buildup. Harker experts also perform professional internal component cleaning during routine maintenance.