Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Terry Willliams
Chilly days and nights are not exactly
how you would want to spend your time at home. To avoid such discomfort, you’ll
need to pay attention to your furnace. Here are a few tips to ensure that your
home gets the most out of its heating system.
- Dirt is the Enemy. A clean furnace is an efficient furnace. Dirt can increase the amount of fuel a furnace consumes, as well as lowers its capability to adequately generate heat. The first part that needs maintenance is the filter, which is why it needs to be cleaned at least a month before heavy use, and you’ll have to maintain a monthly cleanup schedule during its usage. Next, the blower and the motor have to be checked.
- Lubrication. A furnace’s motor has a lot of
moving parts. It is possible for such parts to develop problems like
rusting or friction damage. This is why they need lubrication. Most of the
time, furnace makers seal them up and have them permanently lubricated.
However, for others, they’ll need to be lubricated. Regularly put some lubricant
on these mechanical parts to ensure their smooth operation.
- Check for Leaks. Furnaces need fuel, so they are
usually hooked up to gas lines. Take a look at your furnace’s pipes to see
if they have developed any leaks to make sure that no gas is wasted or is
dangerously escaping to your home.
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