How to Shut Down Your Furnace for the Spring

Spring weather brings about a breath of fresh air, a fantastic mood, and plenty of opportunities to get outdoors after the long winter. However, there are things around the house that need attention before you set off on your spring travels or hobbies. One of those is your furnace. Although it’s worked hard for you all winter long, it’s time to put it into hibernation with some love. If you’ve never done it before, here are a few tips on how to shut down the furnace in your Brazoria, Texas, home.

Clean and Change Filters

The first step towards preserving your heating system for next winter is to clean and change the filters. First, locate the filters in either the unit or your vents. From there, determine whether they’re disposable or reusable. If they’re reusable, thoroughly wash them, but if they’re disposable, take the old filter to the hardware store and find the same type. This will ensure that your system is ready to go the next time the temperatures drop.

Check Your Carbon Monoxide Detector

Just because your furnace is off doesn’t mean that it’s not capable of emitting harmful carbon monoxide (CO) fumes into your home. To test if it’s giving off these potentially lethal gasses, check your CO detector. The best way to do this is to leave it near the furnace and see if it goes off. If it doesn’t, you’re all good, but if it does, you’ll want to give us a call.

Get a Tuneup

Another way you can ensure the mechanical integrity of your heating system is by scheduling a tuneup. When we come out to do a tuneup, we’ll make sure that everything is functioning properly on your furnace and get it ready for the off-season. When we’re done, your furnace won’t suffer from disrepair while it enjoys a much-needed vacation.

Shutting down your furnace for the spring and summer isn’t all that difficult, especially now that you’ve had a crash course in preparation. If you need additional help or service, don’t hesitate to call Davis AC today at 888-929-0049.

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