Comfort X-Press - Maintenance Tips

Maintenance Tips

Keeping your heating system in good working order means your utiltity bills will be lower, your home will be more comfortable, and you'll need to call for repairs less often.

Furnace System Checks

Before you turn on your heating every year you should follow the basic maintenance tips below to ensure your furnace is in good working order.

Schedule to have your equipment maintenanced before the start of your heating season to ensure your system is operating at its peak and to help head off any potential breakdowns.

Keep all debris away from your furnace. It is a fire hazard, and may keep your system from operating efficiently.

Change your filters regularly. Operating with dirty filters causes energy to be wasted and your system may even be damaged.

Keep the heating registers and vents throughout the house free of dust, dirt, and pet hair.

Set your ceiling fan at its slowest speed and reverse it in order to gently push warm air down from the ceiling.

Listen for odd sounds when your furnace kicks on. If you hear anything unusual, get in touch with your service professional so you can head off problems before they become serious.

Test smoke alarms monthly.

Maintenance Scheduling

Schedule a maintenance service call before the cooling season starts. If there are any problems with your system, it’s better to find out before it’s hot outside!
Using our computer system, we can schedule as far in advance as you like to get the day that fits your schedule.

Filters

Replace your heating and cooling air filters every month that they’re in use. Operating your system with old, dirty filters means energy is wasted and your system may even be damaged. While you’re at it, check and clean the filters in your home’s air cleaners and humidifiers.

Email us and we will send you a filter reminder magnet.

Registers
Clean registers, return grilles, baseboard heaters and radiators regularly. And make sure they aren’t blocked by furniture, rugs or drapes. Adequate air flow is critical to the life of your equipment as well as comfort.