I’ve realized that the greatest problem with a forced air heating plan is dust and other airborne particulates. My gas furnace relies on a duct plan and airflow to transfer heat to the many rooms of the house. Any buildup of debris within the plan restricts airflow and diminishes gas furnace performance. It’s crucial to replace the air filter correctly. Otherwise, the filter becomes congested, no longer does its task, and pollutants are allowed into the heating unit. Along with blocking essential airflow, dust causes friction for moving parts, but because the maximum amount of heated air isn’t reaching the intended endpoint, it takes longer to bring room temperature up to meet the thermostat setting, then longer gas furnace cycles use more energy and increase wear and tear on the equipment. I noticed that our heating bills were climbing steadily higher. The oil furnace seemed to be running non stop and there was a immense difference in temperature from room to room. I was consistently vacuuming and dusting and our whole family complained of headaches. When I hired a licensed Heating and Air Conditioning company to service the system, she said I was blessed to avoid a more expensive repair, various components were showing the strain of the extra workload. The cleaning process was quick and not overly expensive. The Heating and Air Conditioning serviceman also tightened many electrical wires, lubricated the moving parts and verified the condition of the heat exchanger. Once she was done, the gas furnace was restored to peak capacity and efficiency. It’s impossible to prevent a gradual accumulation of dust within the inner workings. It’s necessary to schedule professional maintenance for the gas furnace every fall.