Here in Naperville, IL, your heating system has suddenly taken on added importance in the wake of the “polar vortex.” If your heating system was having trouble keeping up with the cold, you might want to start thinking about the last time you had a maintenance visit from your local contractor. When was the last time you had your system serviced? Is it too late to start heating maintenance?  In truth, it’s never too late.

Certainly, you want to schedule a maintenance session before the temperatures drop too far. A trained technician will clean dirty components, tighten any loose bolts and run the heater for 15 or 20 minutes to watch for any specific problems. That helps you nip any potential breakdowns in the bud, as well as helping your heater perform as effectively as it can. If you don’t schedule that tune-up, then the heater won’t operate at peak efficiency, and you run a greater risk of more serious repairs.

Those risks don’t diminish over time. Nor does the inefficiency of loose components and/or dirt build-up go away. The longer you run your heater, the more those issues will linger, and while they may not cause a serious problem this winter, they’ll definitely raise the chances of a big issue arriving somewhere down the line. Perhaps more importantly, they cost you money every day they go untreated: the lost efficiency raises your monthly bills, forcing you to pay more for your heating than you need to.

In light of that, the answer to the question “is it too late to start heating maintenance?” is always “No.” The sooner you can treat lingering issues with your heating system, the more money you’ll save on improved efficiency, and the more likely your heating system is to keep your home warm effectively. If you need heating repair or maintenance in Naperville, FL, call the experts at Lifeline Plumbing. You’ll be glad that you did!