{"id":730,"date":"2018-10-08T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/?p=730"},"modified":"2018-10-04T13:59:31","modified_gmt":"2018-10-04T17:59:31","slug":"as-temperatures-cool-start-thinking-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/heating-service\/as-temperatures-cool-start-thinking-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"As Temperatures Cool Down, Start Thinking About Your Furnace"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"winter-home\"It\u2019s fall and temperatures are finally starting to cool down here in Joliet, now is the perfect time to start preparing your furnace. If you noticed that you had any heating inconsistencies throughout the past year, then now is the time to handle these problems before temperatures really plummet. If you need expert furnace services in Joliet<\/a>, look no further than our team here at Johansen & Anderson.<\/p>\n

How to Prepare for Cold Weather<\/h2>\n

You know chilly temperatures are just on the horizon and you\u2019ll need your furnace up and running very soon, but do you know how<\/em> to prepare?<\/p>\n

Test Your Furnace<\/h3>\n

The first step is to take your furnace for a test drive yourself. It\u2019s likely that you haven\u2019t had to heavily rely on your furnace for months now. We know that temperatures aren\u2019t too cold yet but turn on your furnace and take careful note of how it runs. Listen for any odd noises like banging, grating, or rattling and take a walk through your home to ensure that your heater is doing a good job of heating your entire home\u2014not heating some spaces more than others.<\/p>\n

Replace Your Furnace Filters<\/h3>\n

Each furnace manufacturer has specific regulations that determine how often you should replace your furnace filter. But if you\u2019re unsure a good rule of thumb is that your furnace filter should be replaced every three to six months. A clean furnace filter does wonders for your system. Always ensuring that the filter is clean means that the HVAC system has one less obstacle to work against so it can run as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n

Schedule Furnace Maintenance<\/h3>\n

While there are some aspects of furnace preparation you can do yourself, it\u2019s always best to have a trained technician service your system. We\u2019re not doubting your capabilities, but having a professional service your system will always be more effective than a do-it-yourself project. Professional furnace maintenance includes:<\/p>\n