Around this time of year, we talk a lot about the importance of getting your annual furnace tune-up. But if you’re unfamiliar with furnace tune-ups, you might be wondering whether or not it’s necessary to get one every year. Today we’re going to help you understand why furnace tune-ups are so valuable by answering the question, “What will happen if I don’t get a furnace tune-up.
What will happen if I don’t get a furnace tune-up?
Your furnace runs a higher chance of breaking down. Furnaces tend to break down when we need them the most because that’s when they are working the hardest. If you don’t have your system inspected every year, your furnace runs a much higher risk of breaking down in the middle of winter because it will be operating with issues that would have otherwise been taken care of during your tune-up.
Little problems can get much bigger, and much more expensive. Oftentimes, furnace problems start small and get much worse over time. If you don’t get a furnace tune-up, you likely won’t notice problems with your system until it starts acting up. By that time, a relatively small repair that could have been taken care of during a tune-up can turn into a much bigger and much more expensive repair.
Your home’s air might become unsafe. Furnaces are fuel-burning appliances, so they emit a certain amount of carbon monoxide when they operate. Normally, combustion gases are safely vented out of your home. But if your heat exchanger is cracked, carbon monoxide can leak into your home’s air and create a dangerous indoor environment. Checking for cracked heat exchangers is one of the most important parts of a furnace tune-up, so skipping a tune-up can end up endangering your home.
Your heating bills will likely be higher. Many of the tasks that we perform on your furnace during a tune-up will allow your system to operate at its peak efficiency levels. The longer you go without scheduling a tune-up, the less efficiently your system will run. That means that your monthly heating bills will be much higher than they should be. Would you rather spend a small amount of money on a tune-up once per year or a lot of money every month on high heating bills?
Your furnace will not last as long. There is no getting around it: furnaces that have annual tune-ups last longer than furnaces that don’t. So if you want to get the longest life out of your heating system, you must get a tune-up every year.
If you have any questions about what will happen if you don’t get a furnace tune-up, or if you’d like a heating system serviced or installed in your home, contact Jerry Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning, your St. Louis furnace repair and installation company. We service the St. Louis area, including towns like Ladue, Lake St. Louis, and Manchester, MO.
Very prompt service with professionals. Everything was explained to me& had my unit up& going within a couple hours! Very nice& friendly representations of the company! Thank you Kyle& Zach!
Jerry Ayyad was very thorough and knowledgeable. He provided all the details that we should look for while deciding on a new unit. In the mean time he did a temporary fix which would give us enough time to decide on the new unit.
DaJaun H and Brayden did a great job for us in getting our annual HVAC tune-up. Very professional, courteous and DaJaun explained everything in a very easy to digest way. Highly recommend!
Greg came promptly on a holiday weekend and fixed our a/c problem. Our air is running colder than ever. He was knowledgable, friendly, and a good listener. We will definately ask for him again!
Jerry Kelly was able to get a tech out on a Saturday morning well before the appointment. Jerry A. was friendly, happy to explain everything he was doing and went above and beyond in every way possible. He even took a moment to accept the toy our dog brought to him and give him some pets and love. Anyone who needs HVAC service or repair should call them. Don't try to save a buck and have a friend of a friend patch things only for them to break shortly after. Call the people who know what they're doing!! Thanks again Jerry A.
Graham Blackhurst saved me in a pinch on Memorial Day weekend and made me and wife incredibly happy. Professional, informative, comprehensive, and honest. Truly appreciate all his hard work will use again.
Jerry A. Was absolutely amazing! He was incredibly pleasant and very informative! He set me up with a membership and a ton of knowledge about my ac. Did I mention that i put in an appointment request online on the Sunday before Memorial Day and he was here same day, just hours after the request was sent? I could not be happier with my experience today! Five stars do no justice!
Follow on business and Dalton did a great job with my ac tune up.I never go out of my way to fill our a survey or recommend anything it is not in my nature but I feel I have to let everyone know how great Tammy (dispatch) and John your tech did an excellent job.I have never called an AC repair person ever so needless to say I was hesitant and nervous especially about being ripped off.That being said Tammy explained the pricing for everything and it was simple so I proceeded. John came our 30 minutes from within me calling at 7 pm and was wrapped up about 9 pm.John answered all my questions even though I may have bugged him so I was comfortable with what he was doing. I will definitely be a return customer for our heater and servicing that in the fall.
Jerry Ayyad just came by my house to service my furnace and AC units. Very friendly, polite, and professional.Would definitely recommend using Jerry Kelly’s services especially if all of the technicians are as great as Jerry A!
Heath is what makes jerry kelly. Customer service, knowledge and very personable. The bees knees. We need more Heath workers in the world.Thank you!Andrew came out today and fixed my my ac for summer !
Zach B was awesome! He got right to the A/C issues and was great about explaining why the issue occurred. His repair was fast and I highly recommend this company!!!
Graham and Tyler came out today to service our AC and Furnace. They did a wonderful job today. Their first job ran a little late but they called ahead of time to let me know and make sure that it wouldn't be an issue. Tyler was in training and so the visit took a little longer than what I'm used to but I'd rather they be thorough and not miss anything than rush. Both gentlemen were very courteous and polite. I couldn't have asked for better service.
Always a pleasure when our Jerry Kelly tune up repairman shows up. DaJuan was Polite, knowledgeable, and thorough...Great work at a great price for year round peace of mind.
Dalton did a great job tuning up our A/C and gas furnace, including replacing a failed part in the A/C compressor and increasing gas pressure in the furnace, which should make both run more efficiently. Diagnosed issues in the humidifier and UV irradiation light for the A/C, which we will consider getting repaired.
Excellent experience! Every technician was friendly, respectful of property, and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend Jerry Kelly for exceptional professional service.
Jerry Kelly Heating and Cooling Achieves Impressive Victory! Last night, it wasn't just the St. Louis Cardinals who emerged victorious. HVAC Technician Zach B proved to be a formidable player, successfully resolving my HVAC blower issue. Tracking down the source of WiFi interference that was causing our blower to constantly short cycle was no small feat. Zach displayed unwavering determination as he tackled the problem head-on, ultimately hitting a home run for Team Kelly. As long-time customers of Jerry Kelly, we have already purchased two complete systems from them. Their commitment to standing behind their work and ensuring customer satisfaction is truly commendable. Zach exemplifies the high standards upheld by the entire Jerry Kelly team. Without hesitation, we wholeheartedly recommend Jerry Kelly Heating and Cooling for all your HVAC service and installation needs. P.S. Don't forget to specifically request Zach B. Team Kelly is fortunate to have such a customer-focused service technician on their roster.
The service to repair my ac unit was professional and I received a call the next day after diagnosis of the problem. The service tech mike was knowledgeable and did a great job in repairing my ac unit.
We appreciate Jerry Kelly! Today’s annual AC check up visit was with DaJuan H, who was not only polite, courteous snd respectful but prompt, efficient and thorough. Thank you DaJuan!