Maintaining your furnace is key to keep your heat running and avoid expensive repair or replacement costs. Keep these tips in mind to keep your furnace in working condition
When cleaning your furnace, be sure to start off by turning off both electricity and gas. Next, after ensuring safety, you will want to check your air filter and see if it needs replacing, which generally will be around every 3 months. Another thing you will want to keep in mind is to clean the flame sensor. This ensures that if there is a fire, the flame sensor will be able to pick it up and shut off power to avoid a large fire.
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You can also use a vacuum to clean the inside of the cabinet to remove any dust and use a can of compressed air to clean the smaller parts of the furnace. After this, be sure to run a complete cycle of the furnace to make sure everything is working.
Be sure to watch the video to learn even more about furnace maintenance. We would recommend contacting a professional in heating services as messing with your furnace could cause harm, either to yourself or the heating system. Always use caution when working around potentially hazardous parts of your home.
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