Maintaining your
furnace is imperative to keeping it running well and keeping you and your family warm during the Rockford winter. If you already called Temperature Doctors Heating & Cooling, Inc for your
annual check-up, you’re absolutely in control of things. If you haven’t, it’s not too late. Call us at (815)914-6197 to get one on the calendar.
There are many easy things you can do in between pro maintenance to increase the efficiency of your furnace and keep it functioning in peak shape. Try these furnace maintenance tips:
- Yes, we’ve said it before, but we can’t stress this enough: check your filters regularly and clean or replace them when recommended. This is such a easy way to enhance the airflow through your furnace and preserve maximum efficiency.
- Keep all your vents and cool air returns clear of barriers. This includes keeping any ventilation out of your home clear.
- Test your thermostat often to guarantee it’s operating properly. Merely turn it on and slowly lift the temperature setting until you hear your furnace turn on. If it doesn’t turn on, look back to our blog post on furnace repair for additional thermostat tips, or give us a call.
- If you observe dust accumulating around your cool air returns or masses of debris within your ducts, consider having your ducts professionally cleaned. To hear more about duct cleaning and how to tell if it’s time to hire someone, go to our blog on duct cleaning.
Keeping you and your family warm and cozy matters to us. For more ideas on DIY furnace maintenance or to schedule a tune-up with one of our pros, call Temperature Doctors Heating & Cooling, Inc at (815)914-6197. We’re happy to help!