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Tips for Using Your Home's Heating System for the First Time This Winter
Isaiah Chapman
When the cold air of winter arrives, you will need to use your home's heating system to keep the house comfortable and warm. Yet, there are many homeowners that do not realize that there are some simple steps that should be taken to prevent some routine issues from occurring when the heater is turned on for the first time.
Clean Around the Heater
Prior to turning the heater, you will need to thoroughly clean around it. This should include dust and vacuuming both the floor around the unit and the unit itself. Additionally, you will want to use a vacuum attachment that has bristles on it as this will help to remove more dust. Failing to remove the dust will cause the system to produce a burning smell when it is started. In addition to making the interior of the home smell bad, this could also pose a significant fire risk.
Inspect the Base of Your Furnace for Puddles of Water
After the heater has been running for several hours, you should inspect around the base of it for signs of a puddle of water. It may seem strange that water can come from the furnace, but it is possible for a considerable amount of condensation to accumulate. This condensation is normally designed to be stored in a condensation pan or disposed of down a drain. In instances where clogs form, it is possible for this moisture to spill out onto the floor. If this occurs, you should turn off the system and thoroughly clean the drain or condensate collector as it is possible algae has formed a blockage.
Dust the Thermostat
The thermostat is among the most important devices for keeping the home comfortable as it will determine when the heating system is activated. To function, the thermostat uses a series of sophisticated sensors to measure the temperature of the air. Unfortunately, accumulations of dust and dirt may inhibit this device from effectively functioning by preventing these sensors from taking accurate temperature measurements.
Luckily, cleaning the thermostat should not be a difficult task as the faceplate is designed to be easily removed. This will allow you to use a can of compressed air to remove any dust or dirt that has managed to get inside the thermostat. In addition to doing this maintenance when you first turn on the heater, you should also do it every few months as this will minimize the risk of the heating system's performance gradually degrading over the course of the winter. for more tips on furnace maintenance, contact companies like Ricotta Heating & Air.
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