Why You Need Furnace Maintenance Now

We love that the weather in New York is still pleasant. But soon enough (though we don't like to admit it), the cold temperatures will arrive. That is why it’s a perfect time to schedule your routine maintenance appointment to ensure your furnace is ready to go when you need to heat your home.

At New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter, we offer several heating services to protect your home and family, and repair your furnace when necessary. Without furnace maintenance, here are a few winter hazards you might run into:

1. System breakdown - Without furnace maintenance, your system could stop working all together, leaving you without heat for the winter - something no homeowner wants. 

2. Carbon monoxide - A worn down system can pump out carbon monoxide into your home without you realizing it, which poses a dangerous threat to you and your home.

3. Short furnace lifespan - The more often you neglect furnace maintenance, the more problems you will experience. Like any other home investment, your furnace needs tending to. Otherwise, it might not reach its maximum life expectancy.

4. Higher energy bills - When your furnace is worn down, it needs to work harder to provide your home with heat. And the harder your furnace needs to work, the more fuel you will use, which ultimately means more money spent.

To learn more about how furnace maintenance can save your heating system, click here.

At New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter, we can help you with all your emergency needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To learn more about our services and more, give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website. 

How to Prep Your Home for Cooler Weather

Tomorrow marks the first day of October, which means we’re leaping into fall. It also means you’ll soon be thinking about turning on the heat. But before you do, there are a few ways you’ll want to prepare:

Tune up your furnace. First things first: have your furnace tuned up. Checking on its performance and efficiency will lower the risk of costly repairs when you need heating the most. While you’re at it, it’s also a good idea to change the filter or ask a professional to take care of it.

Repair the boiler. Whether it's loud noises, leaking, or low pressure, there are several problems that you’ll want to check for before the weather gets cool. Your boiler is an essential part of staying warm during the fall and winter, so ask one of the pros to take a look and troubleshoot even the tiniest issue.

Clean vents. Before the first cold day, you’ll want to go around the house and vacuum your vents and baseboards. There’s a lot of dust and dirt that accumulates over the summer and if you forget to clean these spots, your heat will just kick up all the dirt.

Install zone controls. One way you can save a lot of money on your energy bills is by installing zone controls in your home. Zoned temperature controls allow you to set different temperatures around your house as needed, providing your family with complete comfort and efficiency.

Whether you need a boiler repair, a furnace tune-up, or a zone control installation, turn to the professionals at Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter. We offer several services to ensure that your home stays comfortable during the cooler months. Call us today at 877.713.8136 for emergency services or visit our website to learn more.