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7 Steps to Get Your Furnace Ready for Winter

Here are 7 easy things you can do to get your furnace ready to work through the winter.

WARMING UP

1. MAKE SURE THE FURNACE IS WORKING: Go to the thermostat and put it in the heat setting. Then turn on the thermostat and turn it up high enough for the heat to come on. Check the vents around your home and make sure they’re open. It’s normal for there to be a burning type of smell when you first turn it on.

2. PERFORM A VISUAL INSPECTION: It's a good idea to look at and around your furnace next. Make sure there aren't things stacked around it, especially anything flammable. The venting should be secure to the furnace and have a smooth upward path. Check for water and rust around the base of the unit as well. Next, look for a big pipe coming into the room. The air flowing through it is necessary for your furnace to work, so keep it clear even if the air feels cold. Then you can check the gas line going into the furnace for any smells.

Click this link for a video going over these steps in more detail.
FURNACE FOCUS

3. CLEAN THE FURNACE: Clean up the space around the furnace. If there's any dust around your furnace, it can get pulled into the unit with gas it’s burning. That dust gets on the internal components and hurts their performance. Running a vacuum hose around the furnace can take care of that. Wiping down the outside of the unit helps too.

4. CHANGE THE AIR FILTER: This step is the #1 thing that you can do for the health of your furnace. Changing your air filter every 1-3 months can help make sure your furnace gets the airflow it needs. You can take the filter out and try to shine a light through it. If the light can't get through, it's time to replace it.

Click this link for a video going through 5 things you can try if your furnace goes out, before you call a technician.
FURNACE FOCUS

5. CHECK THE HUMIDIFIER (If You Have One): If you have a humidifier connected to your furnace:

  • Check for signs of water leaks and open the damper.
  • Look at the pad and replace it if needed.
  • Locate the water line and make sure the valve is open.
  • Check the drain line to make sure it isn’t clogged.
  • Check the humidistat and set it at 40-50%.

6. CHECK THE CO DETECTOR: Another thing to do is to check the carbon monoxide detector. There should be one close to the furnace or on the level of the furnace unit. Make sure it’s working and replace the batteries if it’s been over a year.

7. CHECK THE THERMOSTAT: If your thermostat has batteries, it’s a good idea to change them. And if your thermostat is programmable, make sure to set it the way you want it for the winter months.

Click this link to watch out podcast episode discussing getting your furnace ready for winter.
Anyone should be able to do this basic maintenance to help get their furnace ready for winter. If you ever feel like you’ve gotten in over your head, call a technician you trust to help. Manufacturers recommend having a trained technician inspect your furnace at least once a year on top of the work you do yourself anyways. And as always, Any Hour Services would be happy to help. You can give us a call or schedule an appointment online.
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Pricing FAQ

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Our pricing is fair and transparent. We use a fixed-price guide that reflects the time, materials, and real costs of running a dependable home services business. No hourly rates. No inflated prices based on where you live. We focus on what it takes to get the job done—not on how much we can charge.

Before we price your plumbing job, our licensed plumber will perform an in-home assessment to evaluate the tasks required. We only charge for what’s necessary—no fluff, no extra costs. This allows us to pinpoint areas where we can save you money without sacrificing quality.

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We price the job—not the clock. Hourly rates can be unpredictable, leaving you unsure of the final cost until the job is done. We believe in upfront, fixed pricing based on the work itself—not guesswork. You won’t pay for delays or mistakes, and we hold ourselves accountable to ensure there are no surprises.

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We prefer to price based on the job and not what other companies charge. Hourly rates can lead to unexpected costs for homeowners, making the final price unpredictable. By pricing the work itself, we make sure you’re only paying for what’s actually needed—keeping things fair and efficient.

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