Furnace Repair in Columbia, TN and Other Heating Services

If a furnace breaks down in the winter-time, this can lead to extreme discomfort in your home, which can further lead to hypothermia if not deal with in a timely manner. That's when you call MW Mechanical for furnace repair in Columbia, TN.

Elderly and infants are more vulnerable to hypothermia when exposed to freezing temperatures. While gas or electric furnaces are a convenience in most modern homes, if the furnace that heats your home were to fail, only 39% of homes have a fireplace to rely on. If your furnace fails, you should have a plan of action to get one of our certified technicians to your home to ensure you and your family are comfortable in your home.

An efficient way to ensure your unit is operating properly during the heating seasons to have a service professional perform annual tune ups on your equipment. Our certified technicians specialize in heating services that provide the ultimate level of comfort.

The average lifespan of a new furnace is approximately 20 years, while for a heat pump it’s about 15 years. Like a car, if a unit is routinely serviced, chances of it having a longer lifespan increase. You can read more about heating units and their upkeep requirements below.

What do heating services professionals examine during an inspection?

Heating services are different depending on the types of units involved. Forced air heating, using a furnace, is common in many newer homes. However, electric fireplaces, heat pumps, and pallet stoves are often seen in older homes or certain regions. Whatever your heat source is, an experienced, certified technician will be able to maintain your system so your home is comfortable all winter

Furnace

Regardless of what type of unit you have wether it be a gas or electrical furnace, it is highly recommended that a certified HVAC technician inspect your furnace annually. During your tune up, your technician will check parts for moisture, as well as inspect your heat exchanger for any potential rust or cracks to ensure Carbon Monoxide is not being released in your home. Your certified technician will also be able to correct any potential issues to avoid any winter time emergencies. It's important that you don't delay furnace repair in Columbia, TN when you need it.

If your unit reaches the end of its’ life and it is time to start looking at your replacement options, a Comfort Advisor can help you navigate purchasing a new unit that suits you and your families needs.

Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are much more common in places that have moderate climates. Despite that, there are certain models, for example geothermal, that are making these types more popular in cold climates as well. Heat pumps use air or heat from outside and blow it to produce warm air to the home. When an inspection is performed, a certified technician will take care of several maintenance tasks including cleaning ducts, fan blades, and coils, replacing filters, oiling mechanical parts, checking to make sure your airflow is sufficient and confirming that your thermostat is operating efficiently.

Fireplaces

The above heating methods are more efficient in heating homes than the standard fireplace. A cost-efficient way to heat a home, depending on its size, the location of the fireplace, and local prices of gas and electric, are electric or gas fireplace inserts that come with blowers. Such inserts have temperature control and can be easily installed in any home by a certified technician.

During a yearly inspection, your certified technician will inspect your system fully to make sure it’s all functioning properly, including the fan, vents, pilot light, the pilot safety system, and confirm if the fireplace is safe for use.

Stoves

To keep the unit running efficiently, wood, or pellet stoves often need annual maintenance. Stove inspections not only improves the effectiveness of the unit. It can likewise help keep a home safe from accidental house fires.

This safety inspection includes: Cleaning of ash from the exhaust pipes, lubrication of the motor, an inspection of wires and switches, cleaning of the fire chamber, and more can easily be done by a certified technician. Pellets are a good choice instead of wood, as pellets burn cleaner and are a more environmentally-friendly option as opposed to a wood-burning wood stove. Nevertheless, annual maintenance is necessary to maintain a secure home throughout the winter. Built-up ash in any part of the system can be catastrophic.