There are a number of potential problems that can strike your heating system at any time once the cold weather hits. If you don’t take preventive measures and have general maintenance performed on your furnace and other heating components before this winter season, you could end up in the cold for days on end waiting for an HVAC specialist to make it to your home.
There are several things that you can do to help spot potential heating system problems before it’s too late.
Check for leaks.
If you use an oil-based heating system in your home, check for any leaks around the furnace itself. If you spot leaks below the oil container tank, it is important that you contact an HVAC company as soon as possible to have this issue resolved.
As for leaks that occur around the furnace unit itself, these can indicate vacuum seal problems and other issues that could actually clog the system.
Inspect the furnace visually.
Even though you may not know what various components do, the general condition of the furnace can give you a relatively good idea of its age and whether it should be serviced. If you notice a lot of corrosion or gunk buildup, it’s time to have a professional service repair technician come in and perform an overall inspection of the system.
Check the air filter.
Every season you should make sure that you start with a brand-new filter. These filters should be changed at least once a month during the peak heating season. If you change the filter and notice that it is extremely dirty in clogged, it could be because it wasn’t changed in quite some time.
Have an HVAC company come to your home to inspect and perform general maintenance on your heating system if you notice the filter is very dirty.
If you want to be assured that your heating system in your Toronto home is going to be fully functional this winter, make sure that you schedule maintenance for it as soon as possible. Don’t wait until the cold weather is here.