{"id":916,"date":"2023-10-23T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peatsonsheatair.com\/blog\/?p=916"},"modified":"2023-10-24T14:46:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T18:46:56","slug":"is-your-furnace-ready-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peatsonsheatair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/is-your-furnace-ready-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Furnace Ready for the Holidays?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and Thanksgiving has come and gone. By now, you probably have a good idea of how your furnace is doing. Do you feel confident it\u2019ll sail through the holiday season as easily as Santa\u2019s sleigh through the sky on a clear winter night? Or do you suspect the need for a heating repair<\/a> for your furnace is on the horizon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you want interrupting your enjoyment of the holiday season is a faulty furnace. With many households expecting extended visits from family and friends, to hosting holiday parties and events, it\u2019s the perfect time to go through this checklist to make sure you\u2019ve done everything you can to ensure your furnace breezes through the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Inspect Your Ductwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cV\u201d in ventilation is often overlooked but your home\u2019s ductwork is essential to your furnace\u2019s performance. Although a professional HVAC technician is better equipped to do an in-depth inspection of your ductwork, you can do a simple visual inspection to check for any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take 10 minutes to look over the ductwork that\u2019s visible in your home. Look for tears, holes, areas where ducts are separating, or any drafts. If you see anything suspicious, make sure you get it checked out by a professional. You don\u2019t want to lose money to a loss of conditioned air\u2013money that\u2019s better spent on holiday fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a Smart Thermostat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have a smart thermostat already, now\u2019s a great time to have one installed. A smart thermostat will easily pay for itself through energy savings. In fact, some estimates show that homeowners who install a smart thermostat save up to 25% of their energy costs! That\u2019s because smart thermostats help you with precise temperature control and monitor your heating and cooling habits to make subtle changes that can really add up over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Furnace Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t stress enough how important annual maintenance is for your furnace. Maintenance is key to ensuring that your system works as efficiently and as effectively for as long as possible. If you\u2019re having guests over and want to reduce the likelihood that your furnace needs a repair or goes down during their stay, a tune-up is essential to help keep your guests warm and toasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change the Air Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t changed the air filter yet this season, go ahead and do so now. It\u2019s also a good time to make sure your home is well-stocked with replacement filters. When your household increases or you\u2019re doing a lot of extra cooking, you\u2019ll need to replace the filter close to the one-month mark that\u2019s recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear the Vents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check your home\u2019s vents to make sure nothing is blocking them. The vents were placed in certain locations so that they do what they\u2019re intended to do. When they\u2019re obstructed by furniture or boxes, those objects are interfering with the airflow in the home. Make sure your vents are open and not blocked, unless you have a reason otherwise to shut them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Peatson\u2019s Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd.<\/strong><\/a> for reliable heating repair in Oakville, ON.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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