It is important to regularly service your heating system. If you have a ducted gas heater in your home, Twin Electrics & Plumbing Melbourne can make sure you and your family stay warm this winter. While it may not be at the top of your list during the warm summer days, having your heating system checked before the cold sets in ensures you and your family will never wake up to a chilled house. Just like your car and other regularly used equipment, heating systems should undergo annual maintenance checks to ensure they continue to work efficiently and safely. This article explains why these checks are so important and help you to recognise the signs of a problem in your heating system.
Over time, heating systems become less efficient. Many people misinterpret this as a signal that it is time to replace the system but in fact, there may be years left of warmth to give.
A complete service often restores a heating system to full function and saves homeowners thousands of dollars. Maintenance of your heating system is crucial to prolonging the natural lifespan of the machinery. With regular maintenance checks and minor repairs when needed, your heating system will last for longer, be more cost-efficient and keep your family warmer.
While we recommend a yearly check-up of your heating system, there are a number of warning signs you should be aware of. If you notice any of the following, you should schedule an immediate maintenance check to ensure your ducted gas heating system is running safely and efficiently:
- Blowing cold air when settings are on warm
- Weak blowing
- Hot or discoloured walls/surfaces around the piping or air ducts
- Mould on the system
- A notable increase in your bills
- Loud or unusual noises from the machine
- Strange smells, specifically gas-related from the machine