With the sun beginning to set earlier and temperatures dropping, it is time to dust off the good old furnace and prepare for winter. Furnaces do not take a lot of work to run, but routine maintenance checks done by professional HVAC technicians can make a difference in how well and long your furnace operates. While regular maintenance checks are essential for your furnace, there are also things you can do to help your furnace operate at its best this winter. Here is a helpful pre-winter furnace checklist provided by our HVAC experts at Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling to help you better prepare for winter.
- Switching the Thermostat to Heating- heating is essential for preparing your home for winter. To switch your furnace on, set your thermostat to a higher temperature and check to make sure your furnace turns on; you should be able to hear your furnace kick on within a minute. If you do not hear your furnace kick on and everything seems ok, you should still call a professional at Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling for your annual tune-up and safety check.
- Check and Replace Furnace Air Filter- One of the easiest ways to keep your furnace running the best this winter is to check and replace your furnace’s air filter. Keeping up to date with your furnace and replacing the air filters can help lower your bills and help your equipment last longer.
- Clean and Inspect Heat Exchanger –The heat exchanger inside your furnace needs to be cleaned and inspected yearly by an HVAC professional. If your heat exchange is not checked and maintained annually, you may be at risk for carbon monoxide leaks.
- Ensure Air Vents are Open and Unblocked- Did you know that closed or blocked air vents could put your furnace at risk for overheating or even catching on fire when your furnace is running? When these air vents are blocked, this can trap the heat produced by your furnace and cause your equipment to overheat and even catch fire. Ensure proper airflow; make sure all of your vents are clear from any furniture or objects this winter.
- Routine Maintenance For Your Furnace- Routine maintenance is crucial to keeping your HVAC equipment running smoothly throughout any time of the year, especially in seasons like winter or summer. Regular maintenance by an HVAC expert will help ensure your family is warm and prepared this cold season.
Although winter has not hit entirely, it never hurts to get a jump start on preparing your home. Keeping your home this winter will be accessible by following the checklist provided by our NATE-certified technicians at Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling.
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