Schwickert’s Urges Residential Furnace & Water Heater Check-Up
One Call Can Improve Safety and Efficiency

MANKATO – Schwickert’s, south-central Minnesota’s leading heating and cooling contractor for nearly 100 years, recommends a simple furnace and water heater check up now, before the cold weather sets in.

“Recent changes in the weather means winter can’t be too far off,” says Joe Samuelson, Manager of Residential Services. “Now is the ideal time to make sure your gas furnace and water heater are ready for the heating season. Simple preventive servicing now can save hundreds of dollars and reduce the likelihood of mechanical failures once the snow flies.”

Schwickert’s team of residential heating experts recommends the following procedures be completed before cold weather arrives:

• Inspection of thermostat and wiring
• Inspection of furnace filter, and replacement, if needed
• Inspection of heat exchanger and venting
• Cleaning of burners and inspection and cleaning of pilot light
• Inspection of bearing and belts
• Lubrication of blower and motor
• Testing for carbon monoxide levels

“Furnaces, like all things mechanical, need maintenance,” says Samuelson. “They may appear to chug along unaffected, but it doesn't take long for dust and rust to start reducing the appliance's efficiency and longevity. The good news is that cleaning and lubricating a gas furnace is something our technicians can complete quickly. And with today's energy prices and equipment costs, it pays to be proactive.”

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