Sunstate Plumbing's — Drains & Rooter Services
Plumbing Tips
CA License #43536546
California homeowners often overlook heating system maintenance — until a cold night reveals a broken furnace. Here are the maintenance tasks that prevent most heating failures.
Change Filters Monthly
The single most impactful maintenance step. A clogged air filter forces your furnace to work harder, reduces efficiency by 15–30%, and can cause overheating damage. Use MERV 8–11 filters for the best balance of filtration and airflow.Annual Professional Tune-Up
Once per year — ideally before the heating season — have a licensed heating contractor inspect burners, heat exchanger, igniter, flue, and all safety controls. This catches problems before they become failures and validates your manufacturer warranty.Check the Flue and Vents
Carbon monoxide leaks from cracked heat exchangers are the most serious heating system risk. Annual inspection by a licensed heating contractor is the only reliable way to detect heat exchanger cracks before they become dangerous. Sunstate Plumbing's is a licensed California heating contractor — call (209) 821-3414 to schedule your annual heating inspection.Need Licensed Plumbing Service in California?
Sunstate Plumbing's — Drains & Rooter Services · 1000 Mission St, Santa Cruz · CA License #43536546 · (209) 821-3414
Call (209) 821-3414