Prevent a Furnace Disaster this Winter Season
Your home’s furnace plays an important role in keeping you warm over the winter. If your Alexandria home furnace breaks, you are not only left with no heat, but there’s a good chance your pipes will freeze, which causes twice the amount of damage.
It’s important that you keep your furnace system in top shape in order to avoid any disasters over the winter. Here are some things you can do to prevent furnace mishaps.
Change and Clean Your Furnace’s Filters
You should change or clean your furnace’s filters at least once a month. A clean filter will improve your furnace’s energy efficiency, which reduces your heating bills, and increase the life of your Alexandria home furnace system.
But more importantly, cleaning your furnace’s filters prevents the machine from breaking down because of clogged air flow and improves the quality of the air in your home.
Seal Your Furnace’s Ductwork
Air ducts can leak about 30 to 40 percent of the heated air that is pumped through them to heat your home. As you can imagine, this increases your heating costs significantly.
Because leaking air is not as easily detectable as other noticeable substances like water, it is difficult to find holes and repair them.
In order to prevent this leakage, seal your ductwork from the inside using Aerosol duct sealing spray. This will save you money and improve the life of your heating system because it circulates the air through the home more evenly and eases the workload for your furnace.
Periodically Check Your Furnace for Any Noticeable Defects
Typically, before your furnace breaks down, there will be signs that something isn’t working right. If you smell, see, or hear anything abnormal when checking your furnace, consult a professional immediately. If you handle problems early on, you have a better chance of avoiding costly repairs down the road.
Taking all of these precautions before the winter weather begins will not only help your furnace run more efficiently, but it will also prevent any furnace disasters from happening during the winter months.
It is a good idea to consult with a professional before the weather gets too cold in order to ensure that your furnace system is running effectively and efficiently.
Don’t suffer from a furnace disaster in your Alexandria, VA home this season. Call Cyprus Heating and Cooling at (888) 775-5640 and get assistance now.
