Category Archives: Annual Service/Maintenance Agreements

In case you missed it, Home Comfort Experts was featured on ABC 57 News on October 18th. The story was emphasizing the importance of furnace tune-ups both for energy advantages and safety concerns. When you have a tune-up, our technicians will check to make sure there are no deadly carbon monoxide leaks. Tune-ups will also help prevent breakdowns in the middle of winter and they will maintain your warranties on your equipment. Perhaps most enticing reason to have a tune-up though, considering the cost of energy these days, is the fact that a furnace that runs efficiently will save you money on your gas bills. That’s a benefit you will actually be able to see and feel.

Furnace tune-ups are very important to have before you turn your furnace on for the season. A Home Comfort Experts thorough tune-up includes a 20-Point Inspection that covers safety issues, ensures efficiency, and keeps the unit clean. Our furnace tune-ups include:

Important Furnace Safety:
Hydroscan inspection of furnace heat exchanger
Test for natural gas leaks
Test ignition system for safe & proper operation
Test safety & control circuits for proper operation
Test exhaust system for proper venting
Test furnace flame for safe burn operation
Tighten and inspect electrical wiring
Inspect for combustibles around furnace

Furnace Efficiency for Your Home:
Measure and adjust gas pressure for peak efficiency
Measure temperature differences – supply/return
Inspect and adjust fan belt tension
Calibrate & level thermostat
Inspect filter (recommend replacement if dirty)
Lubricate all moving parts
Measure amperage and voltage of blower motor

Annual Furnace Cleaning:
Vacuum blower compartment
Brush, clean and vacuum heat exchangers
Brush, clean and vacuum burners
Clean upper and lower combustion vents
Clean exterior

Make sure your family is safe and warm this winter with a furnace tune-up from Home Comfort Experts. To schedule a home furnace tune-up click here.

Your home isn’t really clean unless your air supply is also clean. Good indoor air quality is crucial for your family’s health and quality of life, since indoor air pollution can lead to allergic reactions, asthma flare-ups, headaches, fatigue and even concentration problems.

Today’s well-insulated homes are great on the energy-efficiency front, but they also have the tendency to trap stale, contaminated air inside.

Harmful bacteria and viruses along with lung irritants such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander may also build up on the inner components of your home comfort system. The buildup can cause your system’s performance to suffer and energy bills to increase. Your system’s useful life may even be cut short. How can you tell if your home would benefit from duct cleaning? Ask yourself these questions:

1. Is mold growing in your duct system? According to the EPA, duct cleaning is in order if there is significant visible fungi growth inside ductwork or on other internal parts of your HVAC system. They recommend professional testing to verify that suspected material is mold.
2. Have your ducts become infested with vermin, mouse droppings or insects?
3. Is your ductwork lined with debris and releasing it into your home through supply registers?
4. Is it time to have your air conditioning and heating system cleaned? The EPA recommends that combustion heating systems, stoves or fireplaces be inspected annually to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Preventive maintenance such as cleaning internal parts should be included. Consider having duct cleaning done at the same time for best results.
5. Does your local HVAC professional recommend it? Your heating and cooling contractor can advise you after an inspection of the system. Be sure to ask questions to be sure your contractor is knowledgeable and experienced. He/she should use the latest HEPA duct cleaning technology with excellent filtration capabilities and have a procedure for safely disposing of buildup after it’s removed from the duct system.

To learn more about advanced HEPA-AIRE duct cleaning, contact the Home Comfort Experts. Visit our website to learn more or just pick up the phone. Serving the Mishawaka and South Bend areas, we’re always happy to help.

Hiring an HVAC contractor requires trust. As a homeowner, you have to trust the expertise of the contractor you hire. After all, you’re placing your expensive home-comfort equipment — not to mention your family’s comfort and safety — into the hands of a stranger.

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Your HVAC system is one of the most important systems in your home and probably one of the most expensive. It not only maintains your day-to-day comfort, it also determines how much you spend each month on energy costs.

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Think it’s too early to start thinking about furnace maintenance? Think again. With fall just around the corner, now is the best time to have your furnace serviced; you can beat the winter rush and rest assured that your heating system will be ready to go when the cold hits Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan.

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As the end of summer draws near, you might think there’s no need to have your cooling system serviced because it will soon be dormant for the winter. But preventive maintenance shouldn’t be ignored — it’s never too late to prevent damage or breakdowns.

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If you had a choice between purchasing two identical cars whose only difference was their maintenance history, which car would you choose? The car that had received regular maintenance, of course. Why? Because you know that the better-maintained car will run better and longer than a vehicle that hadn’t received at least annual services.

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Now is the time to make sure that your air conditioning system is ready to be put to the test — before the intense heat and humidity return to Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. Annual maintenance of HVAC equipment is critical to keeping it running all summer. It also helps ensure that your system will be operating at maximum efficiency and not wasting energy.

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NATE certified technician—it’s not just a cool name. It’s a badge of professionalism and knowledge that you should look for in anyone you trust to take care of your home heating and cooling system. (more…)

While summer may mean vacations for most, your AC unit is running overtime. The combination of summer heat and humidity in our area puts your home HVAC system through its paces, and—if you don’t keep to a regular schedule of AC maintenance—it may decide to drop out of the race before the finish line. (more…)