Winter is quickly approaching, which means you’ll want to be sure your furnace is ready for the cold weather! Today we’re going to give you a few tips and tricks, so that you can be sure your furnace is in tip top shape for the cold months ahead.
- Check the filters on a monthly basis and, if need be, change them. Typically, filters should be changed every one to three months.
- Do not store anything, especially flammable items, near the furnace. When your furnace starts to heat up, so will the items resting against it, which could cause a fire.
- Bleed the valves if you have a hot water radiator. You can do this by opening and closing the valves when water is present.
- Vacuum the dust and dirt off of your furnace – this will make for cleaner air and a system that runs smoothly!
- Be sure nothing is blocking the exhaust flue, which is located outside.
Interested in preventative maintenance for your system? Click here to learn about New England Cooling Towers’ Maintenance Plans.
Sources:
http://www.nectinc.com/heating-ac/maintenance-plans.php
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/properly-prepare-furnace-winter-25994.html
