Many homeowners seem to completely forget about the needs of their furnace once the weather heats up and the system goes dormant. However, it’s important to remember that furnace care during this time will help ensure that the system is working properly when you need it again. Below are a few tips to help make that happen.
Schedule Annual Service
The best way to ensure that your furnace will stay in good shape for when the colder months start is to schedule annual service with a qualified technician before the cold weather arrives. Not only will this keep the furnace running effectively and efficiently, it will also increase its operational life span.
Turn on the Furnace Before the Cold Season
If something malfunctions with your furnace while it’s not in operation, you probably won’t find out about it until the weather turns cold. You can avoid this issue by testing out the system periodically before the season begins and then scheduling a service call immediately, if needed.
Check the Air Filter
Your furnace’s air filter is an integral part of the system in terms of both maintaining good indoor air quality and keeping the equipment running efficiently. Make sure that you check the air filter before the winter season begins and either clean it or replace it if it’s clogged up with dirt.
Tend to the Pilot Light
Your furnace’s pilot light often has a tendency to go out once the equipment hasn’t been in use for a while. All this easy fix takes is for you to check the pilot and relight it, as necessary.
Unblock the Furnace
If your furnace has been blocked by any type of obstruction, this could hurt its operational efficiency, not to mention be a potential fire hazard. Check around the furnace itself, in addition to vents and registers, and remove any blockage.
With proper furnace care throughout the year, the equipment will be up and running once you need it again. To learn more about this or any other home-related topic, contact the friendly professionals at Ace Hardware Home Services. We’ve been serving the HVAC needs of Dayton and the surrounding communities since 1978.
