As the cold weather moves in, you definitely don’t want to find yourself with a non-working furnace! Follow these steps to make sure your furnace is ready for winter!
- Have your furnace inspected and tested before the cold weather arrives.
- As temperatures warm up, lower your air conditioner.
- Change your furnace filters frequently. Once per month is recommended.
- Have regularly scheduled maintenance.
- Remove dust from air ducts and vents with a vacuum.
- Avoid keeping clutter near your furnace.
- Make sure your insulation is up-to-date.
- Inspect your chimney and test carbon monoxide detectors.
- Make sure all air vents are open and not blocked by anything.
- If you have a hot water radiator, it’s a good idea to remove the water from the pipes so it doesn’t freeze.