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.
