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Which Furnace Repairs Are
Right for You?
 To make sure that you don’t have to pay too much for furnace
repairs, have your furnace maintained on a regular basis. The
furnace should be looked at once a year and thoroughly
inspected by an HVAC contractor. This will allow you to see any
breakdowns or issues in the furnace before they get so severe that
you have to spend thousands of dollars to get a new furnace. In
addition to purchasing a furnace, you’ll also have to hire
contractors to install the furnace for you and make sure it’s
compatible with your heating system.
 Keep your furnace working well by cleaning the filters. When the
filters are filled with dirt and debris, your furnace has to work
harder to supply your home with heat. Dirty filters also make it
harder for heat to evenly circulate through the home. In many
cases, if you simply get a new filter, you can delay getting the
furnace replaced and can keep your heating unit working well for
a few months to a few more years.
 Check the furnace for normal wear and tear, which happens after
you’ve been using the furnace for a few years. Fixing a small
component of the furnace or properly repositioning it can make a
huge difference in the way it functions. Ask your HVAC technician
to check the pilot or ignition of the water heater as well, since this
has to be working well in order for the unit to function well.