Heating
Heating and furnace cleaning in Leander, Texas
Heating season comes late and ends early here, so the furnace sits unused for months. Call to book a cleaning and inspection.
What furnace cleaning means
Cleaning covers the burners, the flame sensor, the blower wheel and the filter slot. Dust in an unused furnace can burn off with a smell on first start, and a coated flame sensor is a common reason a furnace lights and then shuts off.
The inspection part
The CPSC urges a yearly professional inspection of fuel-burning heating equipment. The inspector checks gas pressure, burner operation, venting and the heat exchanger for cracks or corrosion.
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission.
When to book
Austin's average first freeze is December 1 over the 1991 to 2020 period, according to the National Weather Service. Book in October or early November, before heating contractors fill up with no-heat calls.
Dates: NWS Austin climate summary.
Questions people ask
Does cleaning include the ducts?
Not always. Duct cleaning is usually a separate service, so ask exactly what is quoted.
How often?
The CPSC advises a yearly professional inspection of fuel-burning heating systems.
Ready to talk to an independent HVAC contractor?
Dial the number and say what the system is doing. The call connects you with an independent contractor who serves Leander and nearby towns.