The long, cold winters in Calgary are a real stress on the heating systems. And your furnace has been operating almost constantly to keep your home warm. But the wear does not just vanish when the snow melts.

Spring maintenance provides you with an opportunity to check the efficiency of your heating system. Otherwise, you may encounter issues in the first cold wave in the fall.

Here are some maintenance tasks to undertake.

Change or replace your furnace filter

During winter, filters amass many things. Talk of:

• Dust
• Pet hair
• Pollen
• Debris, etc.

These elements block airflow. That compels your furnace to operate more intensely than it needs to.

Changing the filter during spring improves efficiency by:

• Enhancingairflow
• Shielding internal parts
• Improving air

Failure to do so puts you at risk of overheating. Not to mention early system breakdown.

Clean around the vents and furnace

This is a good time to clean up around your system. Clear things like:

• Clutter
• Dust
• Boxes.

Just clear anything that may obstruct airflow. Some items can even cause safety risks. You also need to vacuum and wipe up vents and registers throughout your home.

Clear vents assist your system in evenly distributing air. They lessen the strain that may lead to breakdowns in the next heating season.

Schedule a pro furnace inspection

Maybe your furnace worked better than ever last winter. But a professional inspection will reveal any underlying issues. A trained technician is able to:

• Identify tired parts
• Inspect electrical connections
• Clean up internal parts
• Ensure that everything is functioning safely.

They may even detect problems early. This will allow you to schedule a furnace repair Calgary in time.

Test your thermostat and controls

The spring is the right period to ensure that your thermostat is working well. During winter, the constant adjustments and high visibility may result in problems like:

• Calibration issues
• Battery exhaustion.

Maybe your thermostat is not properly reading the temperature. In that case, your furnace is cycling either too quickly or too slowly. This puts an unnecessary strain on the system.

The solution is to recalibrate and test again. This will make sure your system operates effectively when colder weather returns.

Check the ductwork

Ductwork has a massive impact on the quality of your home heating. During Spring, check visible ducts to ensure that they have:

• No loose connections
• No gaps
• No d

Even minor leakages can cost you warmth. They can make your furnace strain more and increase energy expenses.

Duct repairs or duct sealing are the solution here. This will boost airflow and enhance the system’s efficiency.

Listen to the warning signs you might have missed

Your furnace doesn’t operate much during Spring. Therefore, it is a good time to pay attention to unusual sounds and other problems. Pay attention to:

• Rattling
• Banging
• Humming sounds
• Irregular airflow
• Strange odors.

It is much easier to fix them now than to deal with a complete system failure during winter.

A key takeaway

This would be a nice opportunity to consider efficiency upgrades or long-term plans for your furnace, should it be older. Being prepared leaves you with choices. You won’t be caught up making hasty decisions when it is colder and more uncomfortable at home.