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Taking care of your heating system is important to getting the most out of it. You can extend the life of the entire unit and get more comfort out of it when you take care of the maintenance. Here are a few maintenance tips to help you keep your heating system up and running during those cold winter months.

Change Filters
Make sure that you are regularly changing or cleaning the filters in your heating system. These are how your heater gets the air it needs to keep you warm. If the filters are clogged up they can’t do their job properly. The heater systems will have to work harder than they should to do the same job. Clean out your filters if they are reusable. If they are not then be sure to buy a new one and replace it regularly once a month. Some filters are good for longer so just check your filters limits.

Clean Your Heater
Most of your furnaces or boilers can be easily cleaned routinely. This cleaning will help your machine work properly and more efficiently. You can learn online how to clean it or talk with your technician. This is simple to do and can help you get the most out of the heating system you have.

Regular Tune Ups
Your technician should come each year to do a routine check up on your heater system. This is important because he can catch small repair issues before they become big repair issues. By having a maintenance check each year you can keep your heater in good working condition. You can also use less money each month because your unit is efficient.

Clear Out Debris
Take time to go outside around your unit and clean away any debris. There could be leaves, limbs and other items that gather around your outside unit. It can cause problems with your unit getting air into the unit to heat your home.

These are just a few easy maintenance tips you can use for your heating system. These can help you get a great lifetime out of your unit and a cozy home for your family. Keep these in mind to help take care of your heating unit. You can rest easy knowing your home is warm and you are saving money on your energy bills. Call your technician if you haven’t had an inspection recently.