The old adage is true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So the best advice I can give you, and the same advice I give all my clients here in the Boise Idaho valley, is to call your HVAC dealer and schedule an appointment for a technician to come out and go through your system with a preventive maintenance checklist. You need to have this service done BEFORE the heating season. September and October are generally good months to have this done. Here is what a professional will do for you.
INDOOR UNITS (FURNACE)
Inspect and clean blower assembly, housing, and wheel and motor
On older models, lubricate motor and inspect and replace fan belt if needed
Check combustion blower housing for lint and debris and clean
Inspect evaporator coil, drain pan, and condensate drain lines, and clean
Inspect for gas leaks in gas furnaces
Inspect burner assembly, clean and adjust
Inspect ignition system and safety controls - clean and adjust
Inspect heat exchanger or heating elements (SO IMPORTANT)
Inspect flue system-check for proper attachment to furnace, look for corrosion
Inspect control box associated with controls, wiring and connections
Change filters or clean permanent filters
Inspect and adjust Thermostat operation
As you can see, this is really a job for a professional to do. It is worth the extra, well spent money to have this done. In the summer have them back to do perform an additional maintenance on your air conditioning unit. Read more of my blogs at www.hvaccomfortguyjerry.blogspot.com. I will be posting more blogs at this site for winter home tips. Visit our website at www.greensheating.com.
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