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A heating service plan is a great way to ensure your home is protected and your heating system will provide everything you need, when you need it. At W.C. Eshenaur & Son, we offer several plan types for those in Harrisburg, PA. Benefits of Enrolling in a Heating Service Plan more 1. Prevent Breakdowns and Repair Costs Our plans come with annual safety inspections and tune-ups. These are designed to identify potential issues in your system early, while they're still simple and inexpensive to fix. This greatly reduces the risk of an unexpected failure during the time you need it most. For example, our heating oil plan covers 100% parts and labor on components like burner motors, nozzles, and fuel pumps, while our propane and natural gas plans address items such as your thermocouples and igniters. And remember, if a breakdown happens in the dead of winter, that's when we're typically at our busiest. An ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure, as the old saying goes. 2. A More Efficient System Regular maintenance keeps the system running at its peak efficiency all the time. This means less fuel consumption and lower energy bills in consequence. In some cases, getting regular tune-ups can lead to as much as 10-15% better efficiency, which is a huge savings and typically offsets the cost of the plan over time. 3. Longer Lifespan for the Equipment Wear and tear is natural, and it inevitably has an effect on any system. But when you address the wear and tear regularly, you can prolong the life of your heating system and delay the need to get an expensive replacement. 4. Priority and 24/7 Emergency Service When you enroll in our service plans, you get priority scheduling and access to 24/7 emergency support. This means if you should end up having any kind of issue in the middle of winter, you can be sure of our quickest response. 5. Discounts on Parts and Additional Perks All our plans cover many parts at 100%, and we provide a 15% discount on all non-covered parts and repairs. There are other perks, too. The heating oil plan, for instance, includes a unique $1,000 credit toward a proactive oil tank replacement. You can also get discounted add-ons that might be of value to you, like our water heater plan that covers labor for burner parts and aquastats. 6. Peace of Mind and Convenience Knowing your system is covered brings you a sense of security, particularly as you head into winter. Best of all, having a plan allows you to budget consistently through the year, so your monthly payments are predictable instead of shocking. All these benefits make it well worthwhile for homeowners to enroll in one of our plans. They combine preventive care with financial protection and buy you the best thing of all: peace of mind. Our plans are annual and can be customized, so just contact us at W.C. Eshenaur & Son Inc. here in Harrisburg today to find out more. We also serve all the surrounding areas of Central PA.

Many people make the mistake of only getting work done on their heating system when there's a problem, but you should be getting heating maintenance at least once a year here in Harrisburg, PA, not only to protect your family in the winter but also to lower your energy bills. How Annual Heating Maintenance Can Lower Your Harrisburg, PA Heating Bill more Optimizing the System It's just natural for dirt and dust to build up in the system over time, and this constantly erodes the efficiency of any machine, forcing it to work harder to do the same job. The harder it has to work, the more of your money your heating system spends to get your house at the temperature you want it to be. At your maintenance service, our tech will carefully clean out the system so that it's always running at peak efficiency. Reducing Energy Use A properly maintained system uses less energy not just because it's cleaned out but also because it's properly calibrated. When every connection has been checked and tightened and your thermostat has been tested and calibrated, you'll use less energy to get the same effect. Our techs can also make sure you're not throwing energy away in any part of the system with leaks. Other Ways You'll Save Avoid a Big Repair Bill Avoid the Winter Rush Because so many people put off maintenance, cross their fingers, and hope for the best, our lines are always busy and our techs are always booked during Harrisburg's chilly winters. Charges are higher during this busy time, especially when we have to come out outside of normal business hours. You can avoid these costs by getting maintenance before the winter begins. Maintain Your Warranty If a system does break down catastrophically when it has been maintained, then the issue is almost always a defect that's covered by the warranty. But these warranties only stay valid as long as you do the proper maintenance on the machines. Getting regular maintenance could make the difference between having to pay for an entire replacement system out-of-pocket and having that system replaced for you by the manufacturer because of a warranty issue. Boost Your Home's Resale Value Savvy homebuyers know to look at the heating and cooling systems before they buy. If a system has been maintained well, and especially when you can provide a record of those maintenance services, you're not only attracting buyers but can command the highest price. If the system hasn't been taken care of well, there's a good chance you're going to have to knock down your asking price to get a buyer to bite. For whatever your heating system needs, call us at W.C. Eshenaur & Son, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA today at 717-236-5031. We ​proudly ​serve all of Central Pennsylvania.

When your air conditioning or heating system begins to struggle in Harrisburg, PA, there's a few checks to go through that may be able to restore comfort before you need to worry about scheduling professional service for your HVAC. Basic Checks for Your HVAC in Harrisburg, PA Check the Thermostat more Make sure your thermostat display isn't blank or dim; if it is, try just installing new batteries. Then, confirm that the mode is set to heat or cool according to the season. Once that's done, adjust the temperature at least three degrees beyond the current room reading and change the fan setting from continuous on to auto. After you make these adjustments, give the equipment five minutes to respond and listen for the blower or outdoor unit to start. Is It Plugged In? This question's not just for computers! Open the main breaker panel in your house and find the switches marked for the furnace, air handler, or outdoor condenser. If any lever is in the middle or off position, push it fully to the off side and then back to on. Also locate the dedicated disconnect switch, which is often mounted on or near the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. These switches can get bumped during cleaning or yard work. Once power is restored, return to the thermostat and try the system again. A tripped breaker is actually one of the most common reasons a unit refuses to start, and resetting it takes only a moment. Look at the Air Filter Find the return air grille in a hallway or ceiling, or open the access door on the side of the furnace or air handler. Slide the existing filter out and hold it up to a bright light. If you can't see any light passing through the media, or if the surface looks really gray, dusty, and packed, replace it with a new filter. A clogged filter restricts the volume of air the system can move, which causes the blower to work harder, which raises energy use, and finally often triggers safety switches that shut the equipment down. Check the Condenser Unit This is the part of the system that sits outside, and sometimes yard work and weather can cause issues. Remove any leaves, grass clippings, or twigs that have collected around the base and sides and make sure there's at least two feet of clear space on all sides so outdoor air can move freely across the coil. If the fins look dusty, rinse them gently with a garden hose on a low setting; never use a pressure washer. Is There Any Ice? Look for ice forming on the indoor coil or along the refrigerant lines. If you see some, switch the equipment off at the thermostat and allow any ice to melt completely before restarting it. Restricted airflow from a dirty filter is the most frequent cause of freezing, so the filter change you already performed will likely stop that from happening again. If it doesn't, or the filter was clean, call for help as there's a more serious issue that needs attention. If these steps don't fix things, call W.C. Eshenaur & Son, Inc. right now at 717-236-5031 to request service. We proudly serve all the towns of Central PA.