There are a number of things you need to do if you really want to ensure that your furnace functions at its highest potential when you need to use it. We’re going to show you a number of things you can do to ensure that your furnace works well when you need it.

• When the heating season is finished, you need to get in touch with your contractor or consult with your owner’s manual, to figure out how to disable your furnace for the summer. That way, you will be able to prevent anything from going wrong with it when you aren’t using it.

• It is recommended that you keep lint and other debris (that can burn when accumulated), from around your furnace, by vacuuming around it.

• Consult with your manual, your manufacturer or a heating professional to find out if your furnace has a filter. Make sure to change your furnace’s filter about three times a year, or more. This will help your furnace to effectively burn fuel.

• Ensure that you hire a contractor to annually perform maintenance on the furnace to ensure that it efficiently functions. That way, you can avoid clogged filters, cracks in the combustion chamber, faulty ignition switches and faulty thermostats.

• Pay attention to ensure that you don’t have oil leaks near the tank. You need to properly clean up if you realize that your oil-fueled furnace has had a spill.

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