Just like any other major appliance in your home, your furnace requires regular maintenance if you want it to run at its best. This maintenance should include annual or seasonal maintenance calls to keep it clean, efficient and safe for use. Keep reading to learn the four biggest benefits of professional furnace cleaning.

1. Improve energy efficiency 
When your furnace is dirty, it will have to work over-time to deliver heat evenly throughout your home. By having your furnace and ducts professionally cleaned, you’ll reduce the run-time of your system and ensure that it’s operating at maximum efficiency.

2. Prolong the life of your furnace
Dirt and grime reduce the life of electrical components, which is why routine, professional cleaning is one of the best ways to prolong the life of your furnace. Preventive maintenance can keep your furnace in good working condition season after season and can help you detect minor issues with your home’s heating system before they become major problems.

3. Save money
At first glance, the cost of replacing your furnace’s filters every few months, and scheduling a yearly maintenance and cleaning visit from a professional can seem like a big expense. But when you compare that to the cost of a high heating bill, furnace repairs or premature replacement, it’s easy to see that professional cleaning will actually save you money in the long run.

4. Keep your home safe
A furnace filter and duct system that is clogged with lint, dust, and debris can pose a major risk to your health and safety. If grime is allowed to accumulate on the heat exchanger, burner assembly or ignition, it may interfere with your furnace’s proper functioning, pose a fire risk or even put you in danger of a carbon monoxide leak. Keep your home safe by having your furnace cleaned on a regular basis.

Give your furnace professional attention
DIY furnace maintenance might seem like an easy way to save money, but you won’t be giving your furnace the professional attention it deserves. Professional furnace technicians know exactly which areas of your furnace need the most attention and are trained to assess the condition of all your furnace’s parts working parts and spot any trouble areas before they get too serious.