Probably the easiest general maintenance procedure that a homeowner can perform on a routine basis is the replacement of the air filter in the system(s). Testing the system for safe operation, ensuring the air filter fits properly, and the system is operating how the manufacturer requires the unit to operate, is very important, and ensures that the equipment is up to the challenges of the season ahead. Let’s think about this for a moment, would you take the family car on an extended road trip without first having a thorough safety inspection performed on it, possibly having the oil changed and air filter replaced? Not having an inspection performed on your homes heating system prior to the start of the heating season is a very similar situation. We cannot stress enough how important it is for a homeowner to have annual maintenance performed on their homes heating system, whether it’s a gas furnace, hot water boiler, or a hybrid of the two, nothing is more effective at helping to eliminate unexpected failures in their homes comfort system, resulting in a no heat situation.
