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Tips to Remember When Dealing
with Furnace Cleaning
• Be sure to start with the filter. If the filter is not clean, it is going to
put serious strain on your furnace. Not only does it increase your
heating costs, but it also significantly lowers the life of your furnace.
During furnace cleaning, you need to check the filter carefully and
ensure that there is a cover over the slot. The cover ensures an
efficient return-air system. Do not ignore the cover because it raises
safety concerns as well. If you are using pleated filters, know that
they usually last no longer than three months. You can wash
permanent filters once a month and use them again.
• Be very careful about relighting. You need to check the pilot light is
functioning properly. When relighting, you should pay attention to all
the instructions mentioned on access doors. It is not always easy to
relight the pilot light because something else might not be right. If
that is the case, you should call in a qualified heating contractor for
furnace cleaning.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the inside of the furnace. You should
check the blower first and then use the vacuum to remove any debris
or dust inside or around your furnace.