The heater is responsible for keeping your home warm and inviting throughout the winter. However, without regular maintenance, it won’t be able to take too many frigid nights without experiencing issues. Use the tips from professional furnace contractors below to avoid this and ensure your household remains comfortable all season long. 

How to Care for Your Furnace During the Winter

1. Keep an Eye on the Pilot Light

If the pilot light goes out, the fuel in the furnace will not be converted into warm air. Therefore, if the heater is in a drafty area of the house, try to seal up any cracks around doors, windows, or vents that could produce a strong enough wind to extinguish it. According to furnace contractors, an outage could also be the result of a dirty furnace or a failing thermocouple—the device that shuts off the gas.

2. Inspect Wires

Shut the furnace’s power off, remove the doors, and carefully look over the wires. They should not have any visible damage and be tightly fitted. If you notice any issues, call a furnace contractor before turning the system back on. 

3. Remove Dust & Dirt

It’s normal for a furnace to develop a layer of dust and dirt as it sits unused. However, this debris can cause the unit to operate inefficiently, so change the filters and give it a wipe down twice a year. Dust the outer area with a cloth, but use a vacuum with a long, soft nozzle attachment to remove particles from harder-to-reach areas. Once you’ve finished, use the vacuum to remove any buildup around the intake and outtake air vents located around the home as well.

Another way to care for your heating system this winter is to schedule an inspection with a professional furnace contractor. For almost a century, Green’s Furnace & Plumbing Co. Inc. has provided residential and commercial heating, cooling, and plumbing services to the Lincoln, NE, region. Many of their technicians have been with the family-owned company for over 20 years and have a high level of knowledge and professionalism. Schedule an appointment by calling (402) 467-4444 or visiting their website today.