The chill is here. You have started to layer on the sweaters, wrap yourself up in blankets, and maybe even see your breath in the early morning air. These changes mean one thing: the fall season is on pace to become the winter season. With those nippy temperatures comes a raft of important home maintenance tasks. It isn’t enough to simply turn on your heating system and wait for your home to reach a comfortable temperature. Before it gets too far into the fall season, your heating system will require some special attention. What do you need to do? And what does this time of year really mean for your furnace?

The fall and winter months can be tough on your home. Outside, there are weather conditions like rain, hail, and snow to deal with. Inside, your heating system is in overdrive trying to keep every room in your home feeling comfortable and cozy despite the massive drop in the temperature outdoors. This makes your heating system an essential part of your safety and the well being of your family. Without it, you would be left to deal with those icy days – without any relief from the cold. That would impact your home and also put your health at risk. This time of year is no joke. It pays to be prepared and ready for the changing seasons.

Are you wondering what you should do once fall hits? In order to keep your home safe – and to winterize your space – you will need to focus on regular maintenance and inspection. This can be performed by any one of our qualified Heating Ontario professionals. During this process, our heating contractor will take a good look at your furnace. They will check all of the components of the heating system to ensure that it is working well. This includes your thermostat, making sure the registers are unblocked, the vents and fans are in good working order, and so on. Essentially, the heating specialist will look for anything that needs to be cleaned, repaired, or may pose a problem in the coming months. Doing so can prevent breakdowns from happening once the weather gets cold… and even save you money in the long run.

Maintenance and inspection will also include a check of your furnace filter to make sure that it is free from build-up. This works to prevent contaminants from getting inside your heating system, causing your furnace to work less effectively. A tip for homeowners? While your furnace filter typically needs to be changed every three months or so, during the winter months it is a good idea to change it more frequently. Pay close attention and perform inspections often to determine what your heating system needs to work as effectively as possible.

The fall and winter months can dramatically impact your heating system. From efficiency to overall reliability, your furnace must be ready to go all season long. It is the only way to stay warm! To make this a reality, focus on heating maintenance and inspection. With a little attention to detail you can safeguard your home. The end result? Your heating system will be winter ready before you know it.

If you need more information on Heating and Cooling installation, Contact Us at: (click-to-call): 647-591-2683. At Heating Ontario, our professional and experienced staff members understand how to keep your home at the right temperature.