Most HVAC professionals agree that you should replace your furnace filter every 90 days, but this can depend on the thickness of the filter. Thicker filters can collect more dirt and dust, and therefore only have to be changed less often.

The following list will help you make sure your furnace is ready for winter.

• Get the thermostat going.
• The air filters need to be changed.
• Cover the condenser.
• Clean the heat exchange.
• Lubricate and clean the blower fan.
• If the igniter switch is faulty, we’ll need to replace it.
• Inspect the chimney and carbon monoxide detectors.

Every year, your gas furnace should be serviced. Services include a thorough examination and cleaning of all the parts that commonly malfunction, including the air filter, fan, and pilot light. Annual maintenance can reduce your risk of significant problems.

An HVAC tune-up is definitely worth the money. You can think of your HVAC system like a car’s engine: it’s a complex piece of machinery that wears down over time. It’s full of critical and moving components, which experience wear and tear over time.

In order to remove any visible dirt and debris from the inside of your furnace, use attachments on your vacuum. Start by removing dirt and dust from around the blower wheel.

The frequency of necessary furnace and duct maintenance can vary from person to person, but it should usually be scheduled once a year at the minimum. We advise that you schedule furnace maintenance every 1-2 years (ideally) and duct cleaning at intervals of 3-5 years for a smooth running system, which means excellent indoor air quality. That’s the minimum.

If you have a furnance, stove or fireplace which is used for heating your home, EPA recommends that it be inspected before each heating season in order to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning.

Loosen screws and remove covers as needed. Vacuum the burners and furnace base using a vacuum cleaner with a wand attachment for upholstery, or a vacuum cleaner with extensions to reach the back if necessary. Don’t forget to vacuum the blower door compartment as well.

The most common way to detect mould in your air ducts is by looking for visible signs. To do this, turn on your ceiling fan, then take some white paper and stick it up into the vent opening of the outlet from which you’re blowing air.

• A musty or mildew-like smell is present throughout the house.
• Gettlly cold when you walk into a room with air conditioningchangeging the heat outside.
• If you have a runny nose, rashes, and watering eyes.
• The thought of going outside and dealing with all the bright light, heat, and pollution is refreshing.
• At home, you feel nausea, fatigue and dizziness.

Legionnaires’ disease is an illness that is most commonly contracted when one breathes in airborne aerosols from water infected with the bacteria. Mist from hot tubs, showers, and air-conditioning units are all common sources of these toxic aerosols.

People with asthma may be more susceptible to breathing difficulties when they’re exposed to extremely cold air. This effect is seen in both adults and children, and it’s most problematic in people who have a respiratory condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The average furnace cleaning can take anywhere from 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. The amount of time it takes depends on the condition of the furnace, and the size of your home – a bigger home will take longer to clean than a smaller one. With a routine inspection, we’ll check for cracks or blocks in the heat exchanger and clean it.