Furnace Cleaning & Inspection
When Winter rears its head and the winds start to blow cold, there is no better companion than a warm and reliable furnace. It's hard to imagine living through Minnesota Winters without this amazing heat-generating invention.
However, many homeowners often forget that the furnace needs proper cleaning and maintenance from time to time. If you haven’t had your furnace cleaned for a while, now is the time to call in the furnace cleaning experts.
At Midwest Home Services, we help to ensure your furnace is clean and operating at optimum efficiency during the cold Minnesota winters. We'll perform furnace air vent cleaning, clean your blower motor, pilot assembly, burner, heat exchanger and forced draft fan. We'll also check your furnace filter to help maximize furnace airflow.
Proper furnace cleaning can help to ensure proper operation to save you money, and extend the life of your furnace.
The last thing you want is a furnace that stops working on a cold winter night. Without proper furnace maintenance or cleaning, that possibility could become a nightmare reality.
However, many homeowners often forget that the furnace needs proper cleaning and maintenance from time to time. If you haven’t had your furnace cleaned for a while, now is the time to call in the furnace cleaning experts.
At Midwest Home Services, we help to ensure your furnace is clean and operating at optimum efficiency during the cold Minnesota winters. We'll perform furnace air vent cleaning, clean your blower motor, pilot assembly, burner, heat exchanger and forced draft fan. We'll also check your furnace filter to help maximize furnace airflow.
Proper furnace cleaning can help to ensure proper operation to save you money, and extend the life of your furnace.
The last thing you want is a furnace that stops working on a cold winter night. Without proper furnace maintenance or cleaning, that possibility could become a nightmare reality.
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What are the Benefits of Furnace Cleaning?
Maintaining a clean furnace not only prevents a furnace outage that could leave you and your loved ones without heat, the benefits of furnace cleaning extend beyond that.
Save Energy - and Money
Dirty, clogged and unkempt furnaces use far more energy than their clean counterparts. Because they are constantly under strain, having higher energy bills every month is inevitable. In a time when we're all doing out best to be environmentally conscious - AND save our hard-earned money - you can cut these costs and conserve energy at the same time by simply requesting a Midwest Homes Services technician to have it inspected and cleaned.
Prolong the Life of the Furnace
Because a dirty furnace is under pressure, all its components are forced to work much harder than if it were clean. This shortens the lifespan of certain parts, which will eventually need to be replaced at high costs. It is therefore wiser to have the furnace cleaned in advance to avoid replacement expenses. New furnaces run into the thousands of dollars, so it's easier on your wallet to keep it maintained on a regular basis.
Increase Warmth and Comfort
At the end of the day, you need your furnace to provide the warmth and comfort you bought it to provide. It can only do this if it is running at its optimum performance. And to improve the efficiency of your furnace, it needs to be cleaned and maintained regularly by a qualified professional.
How Does Midwest Home Services Clean Furnaces?
Because exposed furnaces pose a range of health threats, furnace cleaning should only be done by a qualified professional. The technicians at Midwest Home Services have 20 years of experience providing inspection, cleaning, repair and maintenance services for a range of home appliances.
All you have to do is to contact us and a professional will be sent to your home or business. After an inspection of your furnace and property, you will be provided with an estimate of costs. We are firmly against overcharging our clients, and work hard to keep charges low for your convenience.
If you are satisfied with the quote, we won’t waste any time getting to work. Our technicians will clean your blower motor, burner, pilot assembly, forced draft fan and everything in between. We will even inspect and clean your furnace filters for good measure and to ensure all components are operating as intended.
We go the extra mile for our customers’ satisfaction. This is why we use only the best available cleaning equipment on the market. Our tools are specially designed to provide a thorough furnace cleaning and ensure long-lasting results to cut future costs.
Midwest Home Services is also able to provide advice and tips for maintaining your furnace. Whether you need DIY lessons on how to do minor clean-ups or you want to understand the cleaning process in detail, our technicians are always happy to keep you well-informed.
At the end of the service, a written record of all procedures conducted is provided. You will also receive our contact information should you need us for further repairs, installations or maintenance checks. Our clients are valuable to us and we strive to diversify our skill set to meet any needs that may arise in your home.
How Do I Know If My Furnace Needs Cleaning?
In addition to the peace of mind in getting regular cleaning done, it can be hard to tell whether a furnace is working properly or not. Fortunately, there are some obvious indicators that can help you identify glitches in your heating system.
Unusual Odors
It is not unusual for furnaces to emit a strange odor if you have not used it for some time. This smell usually lasts for an hour or two at most. However, if the odor does not dissipate, it might be a sign of a problem.
If the furnace produces a smoky odor, the problem could be caused by clogged filters or dirty ducts. This might sound like a problem you can clean up yourself, but it is advisable to contact a technician instead. Oftentimes, the odor has a gas-like smell to it. If this is the case, turn it off and wait for help to arrive.
Strange Sounds
If you have a new furnace, you might not yet be familiar with the sounds it makes. It is perfectly normal for a furnace to tick and click here and there. These sounds are usually caused by the thermostat and air blowing through the vents.
On the other hand, if you’ve had the furnace for a while and it makes sounds you haven’t heard before, this can be a sign of malfunction or damage. Any strange high-pitched sounds like crackling, squealing or grinding can point to a problem with the blower or shot bearings.
Sounds can also be subtle, like humming. Humming is a common sound made by a faulty blower motor and is equally alarming. If the sound is new to your ears, have your furnace cleaned.
Exterior Appearance
Dust and dirt are some of the primary indicators that you need furnace cleaning. They normally accumulate just on the exterior of the furnace but are sometimes lodged in the blower fan or burner compartment. Other signs you should look out for include rust and marks.
Below or Above Average Temperatures
Every furnace comes with a recommended temperature rise. This is the temperature of heat the furnace is designed to produce. Temperatures that fall under or exceed this rise may be signs that you’re due for furnace cleaning.
To determine the temperature rise, check the room temperature before you turn on the furnace. Then, get a functional thermometer and place it as close to the heat vent as you possibly can. Measure the temperature for a couple of minutes. Deduct the room temperature from the one in the heat vent.
If this final temperature does not correspond with one the manufacturer has provided, you need to have the furnace analyzed by professionals.
Maintaining a clean furnace not only prevents a furnace outage that could leave you and your loved ones without heat, the benefits of furnace cleaning extend beyond that.
Save Energy - and Money
Dirty, clogged and unkempt furnaces use far more energy than their clean counterparts. Because they are constantly under strain, having higher energy bills every month is inevitable. In a time when we're all doing out best to be environmentally conscious - AND save our hard-earned money - you can cut these costs and conserve energy at the same time by simply requesting a Midwest Homes Services technician to have it inspected and cleaned.
Prolong the Life of the Furnace
Because a dirty furnace is under pressure, all its components are forced to work much harder than if it were clean. This shortens the lifespan of certain parts, which will eventually need to be replaced at high costs. It is therefore wiser to have the furnace cleaned in advance to avoid replacement expenses. New furnaces run into the thousands of dollars, so it's easier on your wallet to keep it maintained on a regular basis.
Increase Warmth and Comfort
At the end of the day, you need your furnace to provide the warmth and comfort you bought it to provide. It can only do this if it is running at its optimum performance. And to improve the efficiency of your furnace, it needs to be cleaned and maintained regularly by a qualified professional.
How Does Midwest Home Services Clean Furnaces?
Because exposed furnaces pose a range of health threats, furnace cleaning should only be done by a qualified professional. The technicians at Midwest Home Services have 20 years of experience providing inspection, cleaning, repair and maintenance services for a range of home appliances.
All you have to do is to contact us and a professional will be sent to your home or business. After an inspection of your furnace and property, you will be provided with an estimate of costs. We are firmly against overcharging our clients, and work hard to keep charges low for your convenience.
If you are satisfied with the quote, we won’t waste any time getting to work. Our technicians will clean your blower motor, burner, pilot assembly, forced draft fan and everything in between. We will even inspect and clean your furnace filters for good measure and to ensure all components are operating as intended.
We go the extra mile for our customers’ satisfaction. This is why we use only the best available cleaning equipment on the market. Our tools are specially designed to provide a thorough furnace cleaning and ensure long-lasting results to cut future costs.
Midwest Home Services is also able to provide advice and tips for maintaining your furnace. Whether you need DIY lessons on how to do minor clean-ups or you want to understand the cleaning process in detail, our technicians are always happy to keep you well-informed.
At the end of the service, a written record of all procedures conducted is provided. You will also receive our contact information should you need us for further repairs, installations or maintenance checks. Our clients are valuable to us and we strive to diversify our skill set to meet any needs that may arise in your home.
How Do I Know If My Furnace Needs Cleaning?
In addition to the peace of mind in getting regular cleaning done, it can be hard to tell whether a furnace is working properly or not. Fortunately, there are some obvious indicators that can help you identify glitches in your heating system.
Unusual Odors
It is not unusual for furnaces to emit a strange odor if you have not used it for some time. This smell usually lasts for an hour or two at most. However, if the odor does not dissipate, it might be a sign of a problem.
If the furnace produces a smoky odor, the problem could be caused by clogged filters or dirty ducts. This might sound like a problem you can clean up yourself, but it is advisable to contact a technician instead. Oftentimes, the odor has a gas-like smell to it. If this is the case, turn it off and wait for help to arrive.
Strange Sounds
If you have a new furnace, you might not yet be familiar with the sounds it makes. It is perfectly normal for a furnace to tick and click here and there. These sounds are usually caused by the thermostat and air blowing through the vents.
On the other hand, if you’ve had the furnace for a while and it makes sounds you haven’t heard before, this can be a sign of malfunction or damage. Any strange high-pitched sounds like crackling, squealing or grinding can point to a problem with the blower or shot bearings.
Sounds can also be subtle, like humming. Humming is a common sound made by a faulty blower motor and is equally alarming. If the sound is new to your ears, have your furnace cleaned.
Exterior Appearance
Dust and dirt are some of the primary indicators that you need furnace cleaning. They normally accumulate just on the exterior of the furnace but are sometimes lodged in the blower fan or burner compartment. Other signs you should look out for include rust and marks.
Below or Above Average Temperatures
Every furnace comes with a recommended temperature rise. This is the temperature of heat the furnace is designed to produce. Temperatures that fall under or exceed this rise may be signs that you’re due for furnace cleaning.
To determine the temperature rise, check the room temperature before you turn on the furnace. Then, get a functional thermometer and place it as close to the heat vent as you possibly can. Measure the temperature for a couple of minutes. Deduct the room temperature from the one in the heat vent.
If this final temperature does not correspond with one the manufacturer has provided, you need to have the furnace analyzed by professionals.
If you need your furnace cleaned in time to weather the Minneapolis winter, get in touch with Midwest Home Services today at (612)724-1549!