Winter Heating Checklist

It’s going to be cold this winter. We’re coming off of one of the warmest winters in our history, so, this year will make up for the “comfort” we had last year. We expect it to be cold, wet, and, the combination of those two will undoubtedly yield a healthy amount of snow, and ice.

But, we’re not the weatherman, and we don’t deal with what your yard looks like. What we do is make sure the inside of your home is geared up and ready for total comfort indoors. Regardless of what’s happening outside, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Right?

Heating System Check

This is basically the name of the game when it comes to preparing yourself for winter. If you’ve been keeping up with what we’ve got going on, chances are, you’ve already called us and have a maintenance schedule in place. Right? If you haven’t, it’s not too late, but it’s time to take it seriously and be proactive. Nobody wants to get stuck without heat…

If you have, great!

In either case, we’ve provided you with a quick and simple checklist of subjects that you should be discussing with your general HVAC contractor.

These items may or may not be applicable to all heating systems – they’re totally dependent on the size and type of your system equipment. In any event, if you have any questions at all, we’re happy to answer them for you.

• Look for cracks in the heat exchangers
• Check the safety mechanism for proper operation
• Check that the flames are burning clean and efficiently
• Check the flues for carbon buildup and address if buildup exists
• Check that water pressure gauges are calibrated correctly
• Remove and clean burners to assure clean and efficient operation
• Inspect the system’s expansion tanks for proper air cushions to be sure they are not flooded and able to perform their task correctly
• Be sure to periodically brush the boiler tubes
• Address thermostat calibration for efficient and effective operation
• And of course, be sure to change the air filters so that your system can “breath” property