Smile Heating & Cooling Inc. Furnace Repair - Tips To Consider | Page 8

THE MAJOR STEPS IN A PROPER
FURNACE CLEANING AND TUNE UP
 Clean up the Burners
 Many major furnace failures and problems are related to dirty or misaligned
burners. Make sure the maintenance professionals that come to your home
take the time to clean up the burners and to align them if they are out of
position. Most experts will clean off burners using compressed air and a stiff
bristle brush. Buildup can become quite thick, so it takes time to clear off
burners properly.
 Clear Condensate Lines
 Another key area that professionals need to focus on is the condensate line
for your furnace. This line can become clogged and cause malfunctions in
furnaces, especially during very cold periods when the furnace runs
constantly. Getting this line cleared out is an important step for technicians
to take to keep the furnace operating properly. Often compressed air is
used to clear out these lines, but there are other techniques available as
well. Often furnaces that suffer from unexplained problems that persist
after a tune up by technicians are suffering from clogged condensate lines.