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Keep your exterior
vents clear of debris.
If your house and/or furnace
is 10 years old or newer, your
furnace and hot water heater
are vented directly out the
side of your house, be sure to
keep any loose debris away
from where they terminate.
High winds, combined with
swirling snow or hoarfrost
can also plug the intake pipe
and cause the unit to shut
down. This is one of many
built-in safety mechanisms
designed for your protection.
Examine where your furnace
or hot water tank vent
terminates and clear away
any snow or frost that may
have accumulated. Humidifier.
To prepare your humidifier
for the winter season, make
sure the water supply to
the unit is turned on and
the bypass damper is open
or in the “winter” position.
Next examine the condition
of the humidifier pad and
replace it if necessary. It
is recommended that the
pad be changed once per
year. The humidistat, which
most commonly is located
next to or above your
thermostat should be set to
your desired setting. Familiarize yourself
with your equipment.
Searching through
documents and instruction
booklets for warranty
information is never fun,
especially in the cold. It’s a
good idea to have a quick
reference page created
that may help you fast
track a fix to your issue.
The reference sheet should
include the make, model
number and serial number
of your furnace, thermostat
and humidifier, as well as the
telephone number of your
preferred service company.
These numbers will help
qualified HVAC technicians
prepare for a trip to your
home if required. By having
this information, they may
be able to troubleshoot the
problem without a home visit.
If you are uncomfortable performing any of these maintenance steps, you should
contact a qualified service company to assist you.
Chris Bruce is the Sales and Marketing Manager for KB Heating & Air Conditioning.
October 2017
New Homes
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