How to Prepare Your Furnace for Winter

While having your furnace cleaned by a professional technician may be the best way to have your furnace inspected, homeowners should know that there actually some things they can do themselves to prepare their furnace for the colder months ahead. Below are some tips.

• –          Replace the furnace filters at least every three months.
• –          Keep all stored items away from the furnace.
• –          Bleed the valves of your hot-water radiator and close them once the water appears.
• –          Check your carbon monoxide and radon detectors.