Furnace Maintenance

During cold weather when the furnace is in regular use, changing the filter at least once a month will save energy and money on your utility bill.

Checking your furnace each fall can prevent break-downs and enhance your family's comfort. An annual fall check-up by your heating and cooling professional is also important for safety, energy savings, and the durability of your furnace.

Your heating professional should inspect for:

• Gas leaks
• Carbon monoxide leaks
• Electrical connection issues
• Soot build-up on burners
• Pilot flame lighting properly
• Gas valves operating properly
• Proper operation of other parts of the furnace which affect safety, energy efficiency, and performance

Your furnace should be connected to its own dedicated circuit breaker. If your furnace blows a fuse or causes a breaker to flip off, find a good electrician to rewire it so that it is not sharing a circuit with other appliances.