Preparing Your Furnace Before Cold Weather Arrives

Annual heating maintenance for homes and businesses in Matthews, North Carolina.

Your heating system sits idle for months in Matthews before firing up again when temperatures drop. During that time, dust settles on components, electrical connections can loosen, and burners or heat exchangers may develop issues that go unnoticed until you need heat. Annual heating maintenance addresses these problems before the first cold snap, helping your furnace operate safely and efficiently throughout the heating season. Boaz provides thorough heating maintenance for residential and commercial systems across Matthews.

Our maintenance service includes a complete furnace and heat system inspection, cleaning and adjustment of burners and blower components, safety and carbon monoxide checks, thermostat calibration, and airflow testing. We identify worn parts, measure system efficiency, and alert you to potential safety issues or performance problems before they cause breakdowns. Regular maintenance improves reliability, reduces heating costs, and extends the lifespan of your equipment while keeping your indoor environment safe and comfortable.

If your heating system has not been serviced in the past year, contact Boaz  to schedule maintenance in Matthews.

What We Inspect During Your Heating Tune-Up

When we perform maintenance on your furnace or heat system in Matthews, we start by inspecting the heat exchanger for cracks or corrosion, testing the ignition system, and cleaning the burner assembly to make sure it operates efficiently. We also check gas connections for leaks, measure carbon monoxide levels, and test safety switches that prevent dangerous operation. Faulty heat exchangers or improper combustion can release carbon monoxide, so we treat every inspection as a safety check as well as a performance evaluation.

After maintenance, your heating system will ignite reliably, produce consistent warmth throughout your home or business, and operate quietly without unusual noises or odors. You will notice more even heating in every room, lower energy bills compared to an unmaintained system, and fewer instances of the furnace cycling on and off too frequently. Your thermostat will maintain your set temperature without constant adjustments, and your system will be less likely to fail during the coldest weeks of winter.

We also test blower motor operation, inspect ductwork for leaks or blockages, calibrate your thermostat, and replace or recommend replacement of air filters based on condition. If we find worn parts or developing issues, we explain what we found and what timeline makes sense for repairs. Maintenance does not include repairs, but it gives you time to plan for them before they become urgent or expensive.

Most people ask about safety and timing

Homeowners and business owners in Matthews usually want to know when maintenance should be scheduled, what the service includes, and whether it actually prevents breakdowns. These are the questions we hear most often when people contact us for heating maintenance.

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When should I schedule heating maintenance?
You should schedule maintenance once a year, ideally in the fall before heating season begins. Annual service helps your system run safely and efficiently and reduces the risk of breakdowns during cold weather.
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What does a heating maintenance visit include?
We inspect your heat exchanger, clean burners, test ignition and safety systems, check for carbon monoxide, measure airflow, calibrate your thermostat, and inspect electrical connections. We also provide filter replacement recommendations and alert you to any worn or failing components.
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Will maintenance prevent my furnace from breaking down?
Maintenance reduces the likelihood of unexpected failures by identifying wear and safety issues early. It cannot prevent every breakdown, but it significantly lowers your risk and helps your furnace last longer.
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How long does a maintenance visit take?
Most residential heating maintenance visits take between 60 and 90 minutes depending on system type and condition. Commercial heating systems may take longer based on equipment complexity and the number of units being serviced in Matthews.
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Do you check for carbon monoxide during maintenance?
Yes, we test for carbon monoxide and inspect your heat exchanger and combustion system for cracks, corrosion, or improper venting. Safety checks are a standard part of every heating maintenance visit.

Boaz  has been maintaining heating systems in Matthews for over forty years, and our licensed technicians know what to look for during every inspection. If your furnace is due for maintenance or has not been serviced recently, get in touch to schedule your visit.