COVID 19 - Food For Thought

We have always encouraged people to have their maintenance on their heating system in the spring for the simple reason of being “proactive”.

However, this year, we have another reason…

Covid 19 is expected to have a “second wave” this fall, right around the time most people like to have their maintenance done. Should we have this second wave (and, it is most likely) there is a possibility of businesses shutting down once again and the ability of getting appointments can be that much harder. We would just like to take a moment to remind you that this may be something you would want to consider proactively now, rather than end up in an emergency situation mid heating season.

Of course, we do not know for sure…we don’t have a crystal ball where covid19 is concerned. However, we do feel this is likely the best approach for taking care of our customers.

Please give us a call to book your appointment 902-852-3380

Why have your maintenance done in the spring/summer months?

“over the course of the winter months your furnace will build up soot inside. It’s a natural occurrence when burning fuel. However, once heating season is over and our humid summer is upon us another reaction takes place. The humidity (moisture) mixed with that build up of soot becomes a mild acid called sulfur dioxide. This is the “evil” that causes your furnace to rust and corrode. Ridding your system of this build up of soot at the end of heating season helps to prolong the life of your system. Whereas, if you leave it through the summer months the soot eventually hardens into a “cement” like substance and is much harder to remove then eventually causes other problems throughout your system costing you more money in the long run”.