Saturday, November 9, 2013

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As winter approaches, it'll be once again time to gear up your heating equipment for months of keeping your home warm and toasty. Among such equipment is your trusty oil furnace. Here are a few cleaning and maintenance tips that you can follow to keep your furnace in good condition throughout the season.

Many oil furnace designs tend to develop soot quickly, and a buildup will eventually impact their effectiveness. Make sure that you clean them regularly and check on the blower's condition before the winter, and once again in the middle of the heating season.

As with the blower, you also need to check on the air filters at about the same frequency and replace them as necessary. Read the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and replacing these, since most furnace designs have filter systems that vary in appearance and operation.

Check your oil furnace for a strainer; make sure that it is cleaned out when you're planning on replacing your filter. Then check for leaks in the furnaces' supply lines, since they are very damaging to your home's heating system when left unremedied. You will need the services of a professional heating repairman in this case.


You should make sure to check your oil furnace for any repair needs well before the winter temperatures begin to subside significantly. By doing so, you will be assured that your heating won't run out just when you need it the most.

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