The furnace, an important source of safety and comfort during the cold season in Oakdale, California, part of the Central Valley.  Furnaces require various maintenance and repair to ensure they are running efficiently and effectively.  When you properly maintain your furnace, your furnace generally operates at peak efficiency.  Repairs to the furnace often restores the performance and efficiency when a problematic issue arises.  Here are some ideas the help you extend the life of your furnace.

Brands Matter

Mehl Mechanical offers industry-leading furnace brands, each with it own distinctive advantages.  Mehl Mechanical will help you identify the ideal furnace brand and product for your home.

Installing Furnaces

First of all, we believe that furnace installation is ideal for HVAC professionals.  It is a big job and few people can adequately install a furnace due to the sophistication of the equipment, the installation and dealing with natural gas.  We encourage you not to risk damage to your furnace, your home and any individuals who may be in harms way.

But, you can do your research.  There are numerous furnaces with various technology enhancements that will improve energy efficiencies and user experience.  Mehl Mechanical can assist you with finding the right furnace with the various features that are important to you.

Typically, before furnace installation, we will come over to your home, review your current set up and provide you with an estimate.  We will make the calculations necessary to determine your home’s heating load and the ideal size of furnace for the designated area.

Furnace installation costs

There are many factors that determine an installation cost.  Factors that influence the cost of the install include:

• the brand of the furnace
• the size of the furnace
• the energy efficiency of the furnace
• features of the furnace
• installation requirements

Tips for Maintaining your Furnace

To maximize the life and efficiency of your furnace, a combination of do-it-yourself and professional tasks are important to undertake.

• In the Fall, engage professional help with preventative maintenance.
• Change your air filter, usually, monthly intervals.
• Make sure your vents and registers are open, and that they are not covered by furniture or carpet, to ensure proper air flow.
• Reset the programmable thermostat schedules to fit your upcoming schedule

Contact Mehl Mechanical to review your current heating systems and determine whether you need a new furnace or a repair and maintenance will improve your current furnace.  Contact us today!