Important Tips to Care for Your Furnace
As you get ready to turn on your furnace
for yet another chilly season, you might end up calling Furnace Repairs Services if you
don’t do it right. A preventative measure is always better to keep those costly
bills out. These few steps can help you identify the weaknesses of your system
before they breakdown on a cold day.
Before you turn the furnace on, inspect the
whole until thoroughly. There should be no evidence of combustion residue or
black soot. If you see a loose connection in the ducts, use a metal duct tape
to seal them shut.
Push the items that have made way into the
vicinity of the furnace base. Take are to pull away combustibles like mops,
carpets, carboard boxes, paper, or other stuff from the furnace room. There
should be no obstruction to the unit.
Every Furnace Repairs Lone
Tree recommends that you regularly check the air filter. Replace it or
if it is a reusable model, then run it over with a vacuum and wash with soap
and water. Dry the filter completely before putting it back.
Check the blower belt, if you have one, for
wear tear. A good belt must depress a little when you press it with your
fingers. If the bounce is gone, replace the belt. This can be a bit tricky as
you may need to remove a couple of different bolts. If you are unsure, call
your Furnace Repairs Services for this one.
High efficiency furnaces may flush out as
much as two gallons of water on a typical cold day, which can cause residue
build-up in the drain hose. Remove and fill the hose with 1-part bleach to 3
parts water and let it sit to clear the residue.
It is common for furnace vents that open up
in chimneys to collect bird feathers and other odd debris. Check the furnace
exhaust to make sure it is clear off all debris. Again, to successfully
accomplish this on your own instead of calling Furnace Repairs Services,
mark the setup of the vent on a paper before dismantling so you will know how
it will all go back together.
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