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Furnace Maintenance
If you have a gas furnace, a professional tuning and cleaning every two years is a good idea. Electric furnaces should also be professionally inspected every two years. For oil furnaces, it's a good idea to schedule a tuning every year.
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Safety Make sure that you've cut power to the system before you start your maintenance work. Since systems vary from one manufacturer to the next, it's prudent to consult your owner's manual for specific instructions. If you're in doubt about your ability to perform the maintenance safely, don't take chances -- call a pro.
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Professional Cleaning If you have a gas furnace, a professional tuning and cleaning every two years is a good idea. Electric furnaces should also be professionally inspected every two years. For oil furnaces, it's a good idea to schedule a tuning every year.
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Blower Motors At the start of each heating season, open the blower compartment and check the blower. Gently scrape the dust and grime off the blades with a screwdriver or putty knife. Lightly oil the bearings and the shaft so the blower turns freely. For units with belt drives, check the belt for snugness, wear, and alignment. Most modern blower motors are sealed and self-lubricating. But if you have an older system, the motor may have an oil reservoir. If so, you should fill it at the start of the heating season; check your owner's manual for details. If you see a cooling coil (a loop of metal tubing) inside the blower compartment, gently clean it with a vacuum cleaner using a brush attachment or with a mild, degreasing detergent and a soft brush (an old toothbrush works well).
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Filters Change or wash the air filter on your forced-air furnace about once a month during the heating season. You'll prolong the life of the equipment, raise its efficiency, and improve your indoor air quality. There are two standard kinds of filters:
The filter slides into the ductwork or blower compartment near the furnace. |
Contact Delta Heating & Cooling, Inc. for regular system inspections, tune-ups, lubrication and cleaning to reduce your utility bill and keep your system operating at peak efficiency.
Delta Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 80 Wellsian Way Richland, WA 99352 | 509-943-1092 | E-Mail
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