What To Do Before Turning on Your Heating System

As the leaves fall and the temperatures start to drop, you know that soon you’ll need to turn on your heating system to keep your home cozy and comfortable for the winter. Before that first cold day, there are a few steps you should take to ensure your system is working.

1. Do a test run: Run your system for 10-15 minutes to ensure it is blowing warm air or the baseboard heat is warming up. If it emits a strange odor, makes a loud noise, or only produces cold air, you should immediately shut the unit off and contact Homestead to have one of our experienced techs get it back in shape for the winter season.
2. Test your thermostat: Switch your thermostat to heat to be sure it is communicating with your heating system. If it seems like it’s not communicating with your system, put in fresh batteries. If that doesn’t help, consider replacing the thermostat.
3. Schedule an annual maintenance: We recommend cleaning your system once a year. This helps your system keep running at optimal performance and lowers operating costs. Having professional maintenance annually will also increase the longevity of the system.

Benefits of getting your annual inspection done by Homestead.

We will:

Perform an 11-point oil heat tune-up: including, vacuuming the interior, replacing the oil cartridge and air filter, checking and testing safety controls, checking and adjusting fan belts, lubricating motors, inspecting oil tanks, and performing an efficient test for ultimate performance.

Perform an 18-point gas heat tune-up: including, checking voltage, lubricating all moving parts, checking, and adjusting belt tension, checking air filters (cleaning or replacing), cleaning and testing safety controls, checking gas pressure, vent piping, and leaks, cleaning gas burners, and checking the heat exchanger and condensate pump.

When it comes to heating installation, maintenance, or repair Homestead is here for you! Be ready for that first chilly winter day.