Wednesday, November 5, 2014

How to Prep Your Furnace for Winter

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.

  1. Check the filters on a monthly basis and, if need be, change them. Typically, filters should be changed every one to three months.
  2. 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.
  3. Bleed the valves if you have a hot water radiator. You can do this by opening and closing the valves when water is present.
  4. Vacuum the dust and dirt off of your furnace – this will make for cleaner air and a system that runs smoothly!
  5. 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