The weather man tonight on TV stated that we may need the furnace tonight because it may have a chance of frost in northern Ohio. So before chilly autumn nights set in, you need to make an appointment for your furnace's annual checkup. Without this yearly cleaning and inspection, a system can wear itself out quickly, pump deadly carbon monoxide into your home, or simply stop working.

Whatever type of system you have, don't wait until it breaks down to call for service. A clean, well-adjusted heating system will save you money on fuel and prolong furnace life. Annual servicing is cheap - typically less than $100 - especially when compared with the price of a new furnace. "You wouldn't wait more than a year to service your car?"  "The heat in your house is just as important."

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3 Comments on Fall Furnace Maintenance Reminder

SEP
10
2008

Hi Mark - I always looked at this time of year as a good time to make sure the filter was changed.  One other thing I like to do is pull the diffusers/registers/"those little rectangles on the floor" up and vacuum inside as far back as I can reach.  If one can reach the cold air returns it is good to vacuum there also.

 

Jack

10:44pm • #1
SEP
11
2008

Hi Mark,  Good reminder, also I recommend people purchase a digital CO detector that plugs in to an electrical outlet so they can see the digital readout.

9:52am • #2

Mark

Good advice.

Most people do not know that they are NOW required to maintain their homes.

2006 RCO. So this makes not servicing your furnace a defect.

5:01pm • #3

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