Winters in Oregon can be brutal. It is so nice to be able to rely on your heating in Bend, Oregon. Few things feel as comfortable as walking into your warm home on a cold winter’s day. At the same time, few things feel as frustrating as walking into your home and finding that it is freezing cold because your furnace is not working.
No furnace is built to last forever. Some furnaces can provide heating in Bend, Oregon, for up to 30 years if they have been properly maintained. However, this is the exception. In most cases, a furnace will last for between 10 and 15 years.
The best thing that you can do to keep your furnace operating well is to perform regular maintenance and change your air filter frequently. You know that if your furnace is between 10 and 15 years old, it is getting close to where it needs to be replaced. Replacing an old furnace will not only improve the chances that your home will always be warm when you want it to, but it will also improve energy efficiency.
It is important that you clean your furnace every year. This will improve its efficiency and its performance. Your manufacturer’s warranty likely requires you to do annual maintenance to receive warranty benefits.
Learn more about your home’s heating system and see how Ponderosa Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical can help you with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC installation and maintenance when you visit their website.
