{"id":6267,"date":"2021-09-26T09:21:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T16:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpoustinc.com\/?p=6267"},"modified":"2026-01-10T23:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T06:00:09","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-furnace-for-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solocalmarketing.com\/rpousttest\/how-to-prepare-your-furnace-for-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your Furnace for the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the colder months grow closer and closer, it\u2019s a good time to make sure that your home\u2019s furnace is in working order. That way, you aren\u2019t putting yourself at risk of any last-second complications, once the temperature has already dropped.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, we\u2019ve prepared a short guide on how to minimize the risk of furnace breakdowns, during the upcoming Oregon winter.<\/span>
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6 Steps to Prepare Your Home\u2019s Furnace for Winter<\/b><\/h2>
\nBefore winter arrives, try to work through each of the following steps. Then, you can be confident that your furnace will be good to go, as soon as you need it.\u00a0<\/span>
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1. Clean Out Your Furnace Room<\/b><\/h2>
\nEspecially since you\u2019re probably not using the furnace room throughout the rest of the year, it\u2019s not uncommon for the space to grow dusty or dirty when it\u2019s not in use. Ensure that the space surrounding your furnace is clean; you should also vacuum the furnace\u2019s surface.<\/span>
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2. Tend to the Furnace\u2019s Filter<\/b><\/h2>
\nIf your furnace filter needs to be either cleaned or replaced, then this is the time to do it. In fact, this is something that you should be doing on a regular basis, in order to ensure the health and longevity of your furnace. If a filter becomes blocked, it isn\u2019t going to heat your home effectively \u2014 this can also result in higher heating bills.\u00a0<\/span>
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3. Clean the Ducts or Vents<\/b><\/h2>
\nMake sure to clean the ducts and vents of your furnace, to ensure that there aren\u2019t any blockages. If there are any barriers impeding upon the release of hot air, then your furnace isn\u2019t going to function properly.<\/span>
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4. Check Up on the Fan Belt<\/b><\/h2>
\nFor the sake of your furnace\u2019s functionality, as well as your utility bills, you\u2019ll need to make sure the fan or blower belt is in working order. Take a look at the belt\u2019s tension, and make sure that you don\u2019t find any indicators of deterioration.\u00a0<\/span>
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5. Lubricate Your Furnace\u2019s Bearings<\/b><\/h2>
\nThis is especially true in the case of older furnaces, where the bearings tend to have a larger number of moving parts. In any case, you should be oiling the bearings of your furnace on a regular basis \u2014 otherwise, the bearings are far more likely to depreciate, leading to the need for expensive repairs.\u00a0<\/span>
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6. Make Sure the Blower Doors Are Tightly Closed<\/b><\/h2>
\nFinally, ensure that the blower doors are securely closed. Otherwise, you run the risk of chemicals like carbon monoxide getting mixed into the warm air, which then circulates throughout your home.\u00a0<\/span>
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R. Poust, Inc. Maintains and Repairs Furnaces<\/b><\/h3>
\nFor those in the Sparta, New Jersey area, you can count on R. Poust, Inc. for all of your<\/span> furnace maintenance and repair<\/span><\/a> jobs. You can tell us more about your project through<\/span> the contact form on our website<\/span><\/a> today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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