Studies have shown that when a furnace has annual tune ups, 1/3 has much less breakdowns.
Tune Up and Safety Checks for Furnaces are:
- Replacement of nozzle, oil filter, pump screen
- New electrodes if necessary
- Combustion chamber/heat exchanger inspected for damage and holes.
- Burner flame: A check of air adjustment is performed
- Motors: If required, replace belts and oil. Proper operations will also be inspected.
- Vent pipe to chimney: Inspect the pressure of the draft and pipe.
- Brush and vacuum boiler/furnace to remove all scale and soot.
- Blower wheel: Clean and inspect.Furnace filters: Note correct replacement size and look over condition.
- Controls: All the controls and safety devices will be inspected.
Also:
- Start up boiler and furnace again.
- Give a record of the tune up written out.
- Answer any and all questions to the work completed dealing with maintenance, operation and efficiency.
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