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Your Annual Furnace Maintenance Checklist

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Your Annual Furnace Maintenance Checklist

Winters mark the beginning of the holiday season. It also means staying warm and cosy in the comfort of your home. 

Winterizing your home with Furnace Maintenance in Ottawa will maximise the efficiency of your furnace. It also means fewer repairs and a longer lifespan for your furnace.

So if you are planning to do some furnace maintenance, here's your checklist for annual furnace maintenance:

1 - Heat Exchangers

With time, heat exchangers can develop cracks. As a result, it also leads to deterioration of the furnace. 

There is also a risk of serious disease from the poisonous gases released. Therefore, you must thoroughly check and repair the cracks to avoid degradation.

2 - Burners and Flame Sensors

You must remove and clean the burners and flame sensors regularly. Dirty burners can lead to poor combustion, soot, and condensation. It also leads to shortening the lifespan of your furnace. 

3 - Fan Switch

An improperly set fan switch can waste energy. It also causes noise and annoying fan cycling. For better working conditions of your fan switch, it is important to check and adjust the switch.

4 - Pilot and Pilot Assembly

Pilots that are weak or dirty might quickly go out. Eventually, it will lead to force shutting off of the furnace. To avoid this situation, you must clean and tune the pilot and pilot assembly.

5 - Safety Controls

Failure to operate safety controls can result in serious consequences. For instance, it can increase operating costs. It can also cause other parts to fail. Therefore, it is crucial to inspect and test the working of safety controls.

6 - Combustion Air

Combustion air that is blocked or obstructed can be hazardous to your health. It would be best if you check all the openings to avoid combustion air.

7 - Gas Line

Gas leaks that go undetected are harmful. Check for any leaks in the furnace shut-off valve. You also need to check the burners for any possible issues diligently. 

8 - Flue Pipe

Corrosion or leaks in the flue pipe are unsafe. They are also dangerous to your health. Therefore, you must inspect the flue pipe thoroughly.

9 - Temperature and Performance

An accurate record of important information may reveal possible issues in the system. With the help of these records, you can eliminate and prevent the risks.

10 - Belts and Pulleys

Airflow decreases because of loose belts and worn pulleys. It raises operational costs and shortens the compressor's life. With time, belts crack and break. To avoid this, you must inspect and adjust the belts and pulleys.

11 - Thermostat

Thermostats that are incorrectly calibrated causes the unit to run longer than necessary. Hence, you must check and re-calibrate your thermostat now and then.

In a nutshell

Annual furnace maintenance by a professional will enable thorough checking of your Furnace. It will extend your furnace's life and keep you comfortable throughout the winter!

Robert Morgan is the author of this article. For more details about Air conditioning Repair in Ottawa please visit our website: airzonehvac.ca

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