However, summer ends and you have to prepare for winter season. You have to be ready for the winter cold. For this you have to be sure everything is right with your heating systems. So, it is important to check it thoroughly.
The following is an easy checklist of things to do for the heating systems of your home. Pay attention to those things to make sure you are ready for winter so you can enjoy the snow and not worry about your home.
Let's start with the basics of making sure you have heat when you need it. You should start checking in the Fall, no later than the end of October. Your task is to give your system a test run through and make sure all systems are "GO".
Heating System Checklist
Test Run
First, turn the thermostat to heat mode and set it to 80 degrees just for testing. You should hear the furnace turn on and warm air should blow within a few minutes. And if it's running OK, then you have to turn the thermostat back to its normal setting. But there may be a problem. If you see that it's not running properly, then you can try to diagnose it as outlined in Troubleshooting a Gas Furnace. You can fix it yourself. But if it is serious, you need to ask for help a qualified service technician.
Seasonal Maintenance
Seasonal furnace maintenance is important to make sure your furnace is running efficiently and safely. However, it is also a good idea to locate a Carbon Monoxide detector badge at the furnace to monitor its safety.
Replace the Air Filter
It is important to put in a new clean air filter. To do it you have to follow the steps in Furnace Filter Replacement. Remember, that clean air filters are very essential on your furnace. This is because they can filter out pollen and dust and need to be cleaned or replaced as recommended by the furnace manufacturer. They should be checked monthly during the heating season and the cooling season if you have air conditioning.
Fuel
Having a propane or oil furnace, you have to make sure to have your fuel storage tank topped off and ready to go.
Heating Vents
Don't forget to clear obstacles to heating vents that helps air to freely flow.
Check for Carbon Monoxide Leaks
You can detect this silent killer with either an inexpensive test badge or battery operated alarm.
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