Gas Furnace or Boiler

Routine Care Task

Schedule annual professional cleaning, inspection, and adjustment

This task is important for safety reasons.An improperly maintained furnace that burns oil or gas can leak dangerous carbon monoxide gas into the home or building.About 200 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning related to fuel-burning furnaces.

In addition, energy bills can rise as much as 10-15% as a result of inefficient equipment operation.And further, annual maintenance can help extend equipment life by 20-30%, which means an additional 5-10 years of usage for the average furnace or boiler.

Priority

Timing: September (yearly)

NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Gas Furnace or Boiler are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.

If you setup your Home-Wizard personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.

How To

Annual furnace maintenance should be conducted by a trained person, and the tasks include:

- Clean the burners.

- Clean all air ports.

- Oil motor.

- Test thermostat operation.

- Replace oil filter (oil-filled systems).

- Drain the expansion tank (hot water systems).

- Examine blower blades and belt, check dampers, and replace filters (forced air system).

- Check for leaks in pipes, flue, and firebox.

- Clean the stack and smoke pipes.