- A yearly inspection of a furnace extends the life of the unit and detects any hidden problems. A licensed heating contractor should vacuum out the unit, inspect the blower motor, inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, check the electronics and perform a multipoint checklist to make sure the furnace is operating properly.
- Clean or replace the furnace filter frequently during the heating season. This ensures that air returning from the inside of the house is unobstructed and clean when entering the combustion chamber. This is the easiest and most important step a homeowner can do to maintain a furnace.
- Keep vents, space heaters and baseboards clear of furniture, rugs and drapes to allow free air movement.
- Ensure there is free airflow around your furnace and make sure there are no storage items obstructing airflow.
- Do not store or use combustible materials, such as chemicals, paint, rags, clothing, draperies, paper, cleaning products, gasoline, or flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the furnace.
- Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and lethal gas that can occur any time there is incomplete combustion or poor venting. Any home that contains fuel-burning appliances, such as a fireplace or furnace, should have a carbon monoxide alarm installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions
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