For most people, the furnace is a vital part of their home. It hums quietly while they're not around, and it keeps them warm when they need it. If you've ever wondered how often you should have your furnace cleaned or what benefits come from doing so, we've got answers.

The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that you clean your furnace once a year. This will keep your system running smoothly and efficiently, so you don't have to worry about any problems.

However, for this recommendation to make sense and be effective, it's important to consider your furnace's usage. If you live in an area with cold winters and need your heating system on high most of the time, your furnace will see more action than someone who only uses their heating system sparingly during winter months.

Therefore, if you know that you'll be using your furnace frequently over a short period (e.g., several months out of the year), an annual maintenance check may not suffice. Instead, consider scheduling regular maintenance visits depending on how heavily you’re using your heating system at any given point in time.

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