Even though I hire an Heating, Ventilation, and A/C professional to come repair my Heating, Ventilation, and A/C system twice per year, I still like to take care of my Heating, Ventilation, and A/C system myself! I suppose that it’s not enough to simply hire an Heating, Ventilation, and A/C professional twice per year, because there are so several things that can happen in between those tune ups that need to be handled immediately; With the cooler weather approaching, I’ve been completing my own furnace maintenance checklist in order to ensure that my furnace is protected throughout the winter season season.
The first thing I do is vacuum my furnace.
If you’ve never done this before, it can sound strange, but, it keeps my component scrub and free of debri that could cause issues later on, then next, I updated the air filter. Typically, the Heating, Ventilation, and A/C professional will do this when they repair the Heating, Ventilation, and A/C system, so I update it a few months later. In doing so, my filter stays scrub and the air can flow freely without causing stress to my furnace. Lastly, I go around and seal all holes within my ductwork. This takes a bit of time because I have to find the holes, but once I locate the escaping air, I seal the holes off with metal tape. With the holes sealed up, I’m able to keep my heated air inside my dwelling and increase the efficiency, then doing all of this keeps my furnace running at its optimal performance and I save money in the long run. I can’t suppose all homes don’t do this.