It’s Been a Month Since the Holidays…Have You Checked Your Furnace Filter?

There’s a good chance your propane gas furnace has been working overtime in 2018. The question is: have you checked and cleaned or replaced your air filter since the holidays?

If you haven’t, you’re probably not alone…but that doesn’t make it a good idea.

A dirty air filter can block airflow, which makes your furnace work harder than it needs to to do its job. Over time, this overwork will:

• Increase your heating bill – A blocked filter can easily rob you of 10 percent of your efficiency or more, costing you far more money than the filters themselves.
• Decrease your comfort – With a clogged filter, heated air will have a hard time reaching your living space – which means your home won’t be as cozy as it should be.
• Put your equipment at risk – Overwork caused by a dirty filter can cause unnecessary wear and tear on your equipment – not good news for the lifespan of your furnace.

What is good news is that you can avoid many of these problems simply by checking your filter once per month during heating season – a bit more if you smoke or have furry pets. It takes just a few minutes to do and doesn’t cost much – and your equipment will thank you for it with lower bills and more reliable operation!

If you don’t know how to do check your furnace filter, contact us – we’ll walk you through it.

Check your filter once a month to save money and avoid unnecessary furnace repairs! If your furnace (or boiler) isn’t working as well as you think it should, contact us today – we’ll figure it out!