How to Get Your Furance Ready for Winter
In preparing the furnace in your home for winter, the best strategy is to plan ahead. Many people take their furnace for granted and don't call a furnace repairman until there is a problem. Calling a furnace repairman in the wintertime may involve being placed on waiting list, suffering through a few cold days, and spending more money in the long run. Preparing a furnace for winter is a two-part process; the furnace needs to be professionally serviced once a year, and you should learn how to inspect the filter once a month. These procedures will ensure that your furnace operates efficiently throughout the winter. Does this Spark an idea?
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Turn the furnace on in the early fall to make sure it comes on. Don't make the mistake of waiting until winter to realize that the furnace isn't working.
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Make an appointment to have your furnace professionally serviced. Schedule the appointment several months before the cold weather season. It will cost between $100 and $200, but it ensures that the furnace will operate and run more efficiently, saving you money in the long run. A professional furnace inspection will include cleaning the blower and filter system, cleaning the belts and pulleys to the blower, oil filter replacement, and an examination of the regulators and controls.
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Learn how to inspect the filter. A dirty filter is the most common cause of a furnace heating inefficiently. Filters need to be cleaned and replaced at least every three months, and more often in some cases. Filters come in different sizes. Ask the furnace repairman to show you where the filter is located in your furnace, and how to take it out and replace it.
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Inspect the filter once a month. If the filter is located in the furnace unit, shut off the circuit breaker. The filter should be free of dust and debris. Dirty filters should be replaced. Measure the old filter before going to the store. Buy several so you will be prepared for the winter season.
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