Is your furnace ready for winter?

This time of year.....talk about confusing.  It's 80 degrees during the day and 30 degrees at night?


Time to switch from the air conditioning or swamp cooler to the furnace.  It is a sad day when this happens but it must be done.

If you have stacked anything near the furnace clean the area.

In case you have forgotten when you turn your furnace on for the first time....it stinks.  I always turn mine on during the day when I can have the windows and doors open to air out this unavoidable part of turning the furnace on.


Before you turn it on....make sure the pilot light is lit.  I know, it seems like a simple thing but the heating repair guys LOVE this.  It won't start, you call them, minimum $50.00 service charge and they light the pilot light.

Air Filter:  I always suggest to purchase your new air filter in the spring so you have it ready for you in the fall.  (Make sure you keep it sealing in a clean area...I always tape mine up in a garbage bag and store it in a closet inside the house).  Change your filter before you start it up the first time so when you turn it on it doesn't blow any dirt and dust into the house. 

Clean the area around your furnace from dust and other debris that likes to collect there.  Check the burners and other areas for dust, rust and possible misalignment.   

Check the vent that releases the CO2 gas is clear of any obstructions.  This is a good time to check your carbon monoxide detector and replace your batteries.   Speaking of batteries remember to change your smoke detector batteries:  good rule of thumb any time the time changes change your batteries.

Open the windows and doors on a nice day and turn your furnace on. 

It is good to have your furnace checked by professions every other year at a minimum. 





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