For heating systems to operate effectively, they need good regular maintenance. No matter what type or brand of heating system you have, there are several key things that you should do to keep it in the best condition.

First, it is important to make sure that your unit is receiving enough power for it to work efficiently. Check if there are problems in the fuse or in the circuit breakers. Some furnaces have a power entrance in a separate panel by the main entrance panel, so this should be checked as well.

Dirt is the main enemy of your heating unit, as it can lower its efficiency. It is therefore important to clean your heating system regularly. It is also as important to give attention to any problems your unit might show. If these are neglected, you might face even bigger problems in the future.

Lastly, to keep your heating system in its best shape, you should hire a professional to conduct an inspection and tune-up at least once a year. The best time to hire one is at the end of the heating season since this is the time when you can get discounts and when service teams are more responsive.

Even though the Rocky Mountains protect Utah from extreme cold, winters in the state are often chilly, and temperatures still fall below 32 °F. As such, heaters and furnaces are practically mandatory in every household. Yet depending on the needs and budget of a family, some heaters and furnaces may turn out to be more efficient than others.

The single-stage furnace is the cheapest and simplest furnace used by many households, although it is arguably the least energy efficient. As the name implies, this type of furnace only has one set of functions: on and off. The machine automatically alternates between the two states once the room reaches a specific temperature threshold. The dual-stage furnace is more or less the same, only that it has settings to control the level of heat.

Modulating furnaces, on the other hand, are a different breed altogether in that they carefully calculate the amount of heat produced so that a room doesn’t get too hot or too cold at any given time. These furnaces also generate heat almost immediately, in contrast to the “charge up” time single and dual-stage furnaces normally require. Although more sophisticated and expensive, modulating furnaces are considered the most energy-efficient.