Preparing Your Chattanooga Heater for Winter Get Your Home Heater Ready for those Cold Winter Days

Preparing Your Chatanooga Heater for Winter Get Your Home Heater Ready for those Cold Winter Days

The days of soaking up the sun and taking a dip in the pool are now behind us. The snow may not yet be falling, but those temperatures sure are, especially once the sun goes down.

Your heater may go unused for months at a time, which can cause it to underperform when you turn it on for the first time in the winter season. You may think that just because your furnace is not in use, nothing can possibly be wrong with it.

The truth is that a lot can happen to keep your furnace from working when you need it most. Let our licensed Tennessee technicians at Central Heat & Air Co. help you prepare your furnace so that it not only works for winter but also works properly and efficiently.

Why Professional HVAC Maintenance Matters

It is wise to have your furnace inspected right before those truly cold winter days sneak up on you. October and early November are good months to call your HVAC professional for routine maintenance and a preseason tune-up.

You know just how cold it can get in Chattanooga, TN. Be sure to schedule a furnace inspection to ensure it will kick on and warm your home upon first use.

Change Your Filters

There is debate about how frequently you should change your air filters, but the general consensus is every month to every 90 days.

You can inspect the filter yourself to determine if it needs to be changed; it will be quite dirty if it does. It’s always a good idea to stock up on air filters for the winter months so you can change your filter quickly, ensuring that your furnace will continue to perform admirably.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors

A malfunctioning furnace can be dangerous. If your furnace is not working properly, carbon monoxide could fill your home. Carbon monoxide poisoning kills hundreds of people yearly. We recommend a highly sensitive, low-level carbon monoxide alarm.

These types of detectors can warn you that you are breathing CO before it becomes an emergency. The devices sold at local hardware stores may only alert you after you have been exposed to dangerous levels for hours! But they are better than nothing.

Be sure that you have working carbon monoxide detectors throughout your Chattanooga home to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you don’t remember when you last replaced your detector, it’s time to replace it.

Again, regular furnace maintenance from a professional is the best way to prevent a dangerous mishap from ever happening, but always take precautions with carbon monoxide detectors.

Clear Debris From Around Your Furnace Area

If you have a gas furnace, be sure that no items surround it—particularly anything that can catch on fire. Also, check all vents indoors and exhaust flows outdoors to ensure proper airflow throughout your home without any obstructions.

Vacuum Air Ducts

Yes, you read that right! Lots of dust can build up in your vents and air ducts. Having this done by a Central Heat & Air Co. professional during your furnace inspection is a smart idea. But you may also uncover your vents and, using the extension hose, vacuum the built-up dust yourself.

Schedule Your Heating Tune-Up Today

These are just a few things you can do to prepare your home for winter. Central Heat & Air Co. is your heating professional in the Chattanooga, TN, area. Winter is coming, so be sure to give us a call today at 423-478-7778 or request service online so that you know your furnace will keep you warm for another winter.

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