The last thing you want is your furnace breaking down as the temperatures drop below freezing. A well-maintained furnace and proper maintenance ensures your home or business stays warm throughout cold Wisconsin winters.
A thorough inspection and tune-up of your furnace is preventative maintenance that decreases the probability of emergency repairs or complete furnace replacement. With nearly 40 years of experience in the HVAC industry, the professionals at Martens can help you stay toasty warm all year round.
Prevent Risks
Many furnace issues can easily be prevented with regular maintenance. One of which is preventing home heating fires caused by an unclean furnace system.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, “failure to clean equipment was the leading factor contributing to home fires involving heating equipment and accounted for a quarter or all the heating equipment fires.” Annual furnace maintenance allows our HVAC experts to check that your unit is clean and that any potential mechanical issues are addressed.
We’ll look for any blockages or leaks, ensure everything is sealed tightly, lubricate all moving parts, test the thermostat’s calibration, check all belts for wear and tear, and so much more!
Your Furnace System Will Last Longer
When you spend money on a furnace installation, you expect it to last a long time. Systems with regular tune-ups will last longer than those without. On average, a furnace will last for 15 to 20 years. With regular maintenance, you can help to extend its life even further.
As an HVAC expert checks over your furnace, they can ensure that all parts are functioning properly and that issues that could lead to a full furnace replacement are addressed. It’s much cheaper and more effective to replace one part than the entire furnace replacement.
Improve Air Quality
We’ll check that your HVAC is running as efficiently as possible, keeping your air quality pure and removing pollutants with a new filter — clear of mold, mildew, and dust.
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is important for your health. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “failure to prevent or respond promptly to IAQ problems can increase long- and short-term health effects,” including coughing, eye irritation, allergies, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses.
If your family struggles with allergies, air quality can be a main factor in helping to treat or prevent the allergies that you suffer from. An article from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that, “better air quality in your home, office, school, and car can reduce asthma and allergy triggers.” Your HVAC systems can recirculate and filter almost 98% of allergen particles from the air.
The Martens Heating & Cooling experts will clean or replace the air filter, which impacts the air that circulates through your entire heating system. They will also clean the air ducts, which contribute to harmful particles and allergens.
Lower Energy and Fuel Costs
Furnaces in excellent working order don’t have to work as hard to heat your home. This means it won’t need to use as much fuel or energy, which ultimately saves you money.
According to an article from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, it will cost an average of $746 to heat a house with natural gas this winter and around $1,268 for those who heat their homes with electric heat — and that is with a furnace system running smoothly.
With rising costs from inflation, we know home and business owners are always looking for new ways to save money. Combating rising energy costs through regular maintenance that keeps your furnace operating at peak efficiency is an easy way to spend less on monthly heating. It also helps to prevent larger costs of major repairs or complete furnace replacement.
During the summer, your furnace collects dust and dirt that can slow its operation when you need it in the late fall and winter.
Reviews From Our Customers*
We could talk about the importance of furnace maintenance all day, but we like to let our customers from around the Fox Cities speak for themselves.
“Marten’s installed a new furnace about 5 years ago and did an amazing job. This call was just for standard maintenance before winter. Appointment communication was excellent (email confirmation, text reminder, and when on their way). Ryan was our service person. He was on time, did great work, and gave advice for future care and clean-up. (Also great with dog who checked on him while working.) Long story short, from an install to maintenance, they’ve been great to work with!”
– Leigh B. (Google Review)
“Ryan was awesome! Furnace not getting up to temp…..it was clogged! My fault….no maintenance! I was working from home on a headset so I couldn’t talk to him. He did his thing. Used whatever of mine he needed to without bothering me. He was awesome and understanding! And —…for me this is a huge kudos — he is the first service person in 21 years to shut off EVERY light when they were done! I almost appreciated that more than my heat! Lol”
– Cristin G. (Google Review)
“… After our experience with Martens Heating we will be calling them every time. The office staff was super friendly. They came back another time to clean out our vents in our house, Needless to say, they cleared out a lot of soot-like substance. We are very thankful to have Martens Heating come to Oshkosh to service our furnace. It is a huge investment and we want to take care of it. Thank you very much for your service and attention. We highly recommend you to our friends and family.”
– JB T. (Google Review)
(*Reviews have been edited slightly for clarity.)
Contact Martens Heating & Cooling Today for Furnace Maintenance and Repairs
If your furnace hasn’t been examined yet this year, or if you want to ensure it is running properly, contact us today. Schedule your furnace for maintenance before the temperatures drop too low this winter. Martens Heating & Cooling provides HVAC services and 24/7 emergency services throughout Appleton, Berlin, Menasha, Neenah, Omro, Oshkosh, Ripon, and Winneconne. Give us a call at (920) 325-4480 now!
