Three Surprising Reasons to be Thankful for Your Furnace

It’s the season of giving thanks.

We’re thankful for family and friends, our pets, our jobs and our homes. But let’s not forget that within your home, there are still many other things to be thankful for. That includes your home’s furnace.

Most people consider their heating bill to be anything but something to be thankful for. But the truth is that owning a functioning furnace has more benefits than losses.

Keeps You Warm

Imagine trying to warm a modern home with nothing but fireplaces and space heaters. First, both of these heating sources can be incredibly dangerous. Fireplaces are responsible for nearly 14,000 house fires and space heaters cause nearly 22,000 residential fires each year.

They also don’t provide consistent heat throughout the home. Often, if you’re not sitting in front of them, you don’t stay all that warm.

Helps You Stay Healthy

Having a warm home to shelter you from the cold helps you stay healthy. Cold air can inflame the lungs and dry the skin. It’s also responsible for more serious issues, such as increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes and causing frostbite.

Furnace systems also work to keep your indoor air clean. The modern furnace has an air filter and, oftentimes, air purifiers that minimize pollutants. Americans spend more than 90% of their time indoors, so having a system that provides clean air is a must.

Saves You Money

When you curse your utility bill in the winter, remember that it could be worse. Modern furnaces are far more energy efficient than they were when they were invented, and they are more efficient than space heaters.

If you have a newer furnace, remember to change the air filter regularly and have an annual tune-up. By performing these tasks, you can save hundreds of dollars each month.

So, when you stand up to give gratitude this Thanksgiving, be sure and mention your trusty furnace. Chances are it will be churning away while you and your friends and family are having your holiday meal.

And, if your furnace needs a tune-up or you’re in the market for a newer, more efficient model, your Brooklyn heating experts at Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning are here to help.

From heating repair to installation, we do it all. Call us at (718) 748-1254 or contact us online to find out more or schedule service.