How to Put Your Utah Heating Bills in Check with a Fall Furnace Tune-Up

Winter after winter and your heating bill is on the upswing? You may be concerned the furnace will give out when it is coldest. Or perhaps you have found that some rooms are never warm enough come what may of the thermostat.

Folks on the Wasatch Front put up with such things, but usually they are a sign of one thing: a furnace left unattended for the season. We at Alta Air LLC have been in the business of keeping Utah homeowners comfortable since 2003; an autumn tune-up is as good a way as any to contain your costs. Give us a ring at (385) 317-4056 to put one on the calendar.

The Case for Doing It in the Fall

There is no gentle easing into a Utah winter. After a few mild afternoons in autumn you are scraping ice from the windshield the following week. Then the cold comes and your furnace has to make the transition from idle to full throttle with little notice.

Left to its own devices over the summer a furnace can become dusty and less efficient, or pick up minor mechanical trouble. A fall tune-up puts right those issues before you are relying on the system day in and day out. There is also the matter of timing; by midwinter the heating companies are swamped. Make an appointment in the fall and you will be set before the rush.

In What Way Does a Tune-Up Reduce the Bill?

Simply put, a clean, well calibrated furnace does not need as much fuel to put out the same heat. Our technicians will go over the following to see where your expenses can be trimmed:

• An unobstructed filter and burner will burn fuel better than a clogged one
• Loose or worn parts have a way of making the system run longer
• If the airflow is not up to par you end up with uneven room temperatures and a higher setting on the thermostat
• Short cycling from a thermostat that is not properly calibrated is a waste of energy
• Heated air can get out through a gap in a connection and never make it to your rooms

Put an end to these and the furnace will not have to put in overtime. Come the end of the winter you will see it on your utility statement.

Avoiding Costly Repairs

Then there is the question of breakdowns. A tune-up is a means of nipping a small problem in the bud before it becomes an emergency. Too often we are called in once the furnace has already let you down, and the repair is all the more pressing and expensive, especially on a weekend when it is below zero. Our men can tell if a part is worn during a fall inspection and deal with it then.

We will even forgo the diagnostic fee should a repair present itself at the time, so as to keep what you have to pay out of pocket to a minimum. It is early attention that will do your wallet and your comfort some good.

Our Process

We are thorough in our work. In the course of a tune-up you can expect:

• The key components of the furnace to be put in order and cleaned
• An evaluation of the filter and how the air is moving
• The controls and thermostat tested to make sure they are operating as they should
• A look at the safety features and connections
• An overall assessment of performance and efficiency

We do this for homeowners in North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Bountiful, Centerville, Farmington, Kaysville, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Layton, Syracuse, Farr West, Clearfield, West Jordan and throughout the Wasatch Front.

A Maintenance Plan for the Long Haul

One tune-up in the fall is fine, but for year round efficiency you want regular maintenance. Our HVAC plans are put in place to see your system through all the seasons. It is the only way to preserve the lifetime warranty and labor warranty we extend on qualifying equipment we have put in and service. Should you be considering something more substantial we are happy to talk financing and any rebates on hand for the equipment.

Make Arrangements Now

For the steadier warmth and lower bills a fall tune-up affords, it is a worthwhile step. As a Day and Night dealer and a BBB Accredited firm, Alta Air LLC is licensed, insured and at your service around the clock.

Why wait for a hard freeze to discover the furnace wants for something? Contact us at (385) 317-4056 and have your system in order for the months to come.