Simple Ways to Avoid Calling for Furnace Repair this Winter

Checking your thermostat – your furnace trouble could be as straightforward as worn-out batteries in your thermostat. While your system will generally give you a month’s notice before the battery dies, it’s not hard to ignore the beep or light signal. If you examine and your batteries are fine, double check that your thermostat is positioned to “heat” instead of “cool.” It can also be easy to not recall to change this setting during the changing of the seasons, and you never know who’s been touching your thermostat. Still no luck? You may have to alter your fan setting to “on” as opposed to “auto.” This will keep your fan blowing air, even if your furnace is heating. But take into account if you do this switch, you must also remember to…

Change your air filters – furnace failures are typically caused by dirty filters– from the dust and particles that collect on your filter. This can force your furnace to work too hard and can even give off a gross, burnt smell when kicking on. Swapping your furnace filters are the easiest way keep your furnace operating well.

Keeping your air vents open – many people think that sealing vents to vacant rooms is wise and it sounds like it would save you money. But sealing off vents often forces your system to overwork and can cause strain on your furnace. Temperatures in heated rooms will seep into other unheated rooms through interior, uninsulated walls and create an imbalance in the comfort of your home.