The time to get your Utah heater ready for winter is NOW before the cold winds begin to blow and the snow flies. Preparedness is a Utah tradition, and a wise homeowner will not wait until the last minute to make sure that the furnace is in proper working order. Here are the 3 steps you should take to ensure that your heater will keep your family warm, cozy, and safe during the coldest part of the year.

Step 1

Check and change your filter: If you haven’t been checking your air filter during the summer, now is definitely the time to do so. Studies show that more than half of the energy consumed in the home goes to heating and cooling! The condition of your filter is a major factor in the overall efficiency level of your furnace: the cleaner, the better. If your filter is dirty, the system will have to work harder to keep your family warm and you will be throwing money away unnecessarily. Checking and changing a filter is a quick job that any homeowner can perform easily.

Step 2

Have your furnace inspected: Most of us know nothing about our HVAC systems and just expect them to work when we turn the switch on. Even if the system seems to be working OK, there are hidden hazards in a heater that may become problematic later. One of the most insidious hazards is carbon monoxide poisoning. Every winter, Utah families fall victim to this trap which could have been prevented by obtaining a heater inspection. All home systems naturally deteriorate over time: parts wear out, dirt builds up, and motors are no longer being properly lubricated. Having your furnace inspected by a professional will help you to determine what, if any, work needs to be done and if it’s time to bring in a repairman to give your system a thorough cleaning and tune-up.

Step 3

If repairs need to be done on your furnace, have them done now before everyone starts calling! Your Utah heater repair professional will be able to get your system clean and running smoothly so that when you need heat, it will be up and ready to go.

Some of the most common problems that our Utah heater repair technicians can fix include:

• the furnace does not produce enough (or any) heat
• the heater comes on and goes off too frequently
• the blower is constantly running
• the furnace makes excessive noise during operation

Your family’s safety and comfort are too important to leave to chance, and a homeowner should never assume that just because a furnace turns on that it is performing properly and at peak efficiency. If you follow these 3 steps for cold weather furnace preparation, you can rest assured that your heater will take good care of you all winter long.

Oct 29th 2012

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