{"id":1277,"date":"2018-04-16T11:00:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/?p=1277"},"modified":"2018-04-12T07:04:35","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T11:04:35","slug":"3-great-ways-to-kill-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/3-great-ways-to-kill-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Great Ways to Kill Your Furnace"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Furnace-Tech\"Typically, we tend to focus on ways to improve the lifespan and efficiency of your furnace. This week, though, we figured we\u2019d switch it up in the interest of keeping things fresh. Do you harbor a deep and abiding hate for your furnace for some reason? Does the very idea of centralized forced air heating make your blood boil? Have you sworn a blood oath to end your furnace as quickly as possible? Well, we\u2019ve gotta say, that\u2019s incredibly weird. But, far be it from us to judge. If you\u2019re out to destroy your furnace, here are three great ways to do it!<\/p>\n

Refuse to Size It Properly<\/h2>\n

Not all furnaces perform equally well in all environments. Just because a furnace is the biggest system that can fit in your home, that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it\u2019s a good idea to install it. Furnaces that are too large will generate so much output that the thermostat will shut them down before they\u2019ve had a chance to complete a full heating cycle. On the opposite end of the spectrum, furnaces that are too small will have to stay on for longer than they were designed to in order to reach the proper temperature. Either way, a furnace that is not sized properly is going to be less efficient and live a shorter lifespan than one that is.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Schedule Maintenance<\/h2>\n

Preventive maintenance is one of the single best ways to ensure that a furnace stays in good shape. It allows a professional heating technician to examine the system on a regular basis, identifying and solving issues with the furnace before they have the chance to get out of hand. Scheduling preventive maintenance on a regular basis can increase the energy efficiency of your furnace by up to 40%, reduce the chances of serious issues affecting the system by up to 90%, and extend its effective lifespan by a number of years. So, if you\u2019re out to kill your furnace, don\u2019t schedule preventive maintenance ever! Just wait for a problem to present itself before doing anything about it, or better yet\u2026<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Call for Repairs Promptly<\/h2>\n

Even with preventive maintenance, there is a good chance that your furnace will develop a problem of some kind between maintenance appointments. If and when you notice something suspicious that indicates your furnace is malfunctioning in some way, the system would be best served by you calling for repairs as soon as possible. Some signs that the furnace is malfunctioning include:<\/p>\n