It cannot be overstated: now is the right time to begin preparing for winter. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a fan of those long, snowy, winter months or you simply can’t stand it; if you wait, then you could end up finding yourself dealing with the cold in ways that you didn’t really think possible before.
The most important thing that anyone can do for their home, their comfort, and the safety and health of their family is to make sure that their home’s heating system is in top working condition. This includes checking all ducts in the house or radiators, depending on the type of system you have.
It is difficult for the average Toronto homeowner to check or clean their ducts. Many remove the vent covers and stick the end of the vacuum hose attachment down as far as it can go, but that will only get a fraction of the dust that exists throughout the ducts.
It’s best to have a professional HVAC technician come to your home to ensure that they are cleaned thoroughly. This will improve overall efficiency of the heating system and it will also ensure that you and your family breathe a bit easier this winter when the heat is on.
Also make sure that your furnace is in good working condition. An experienced HVAC technician will be able to inspect and clean any furnace that you have. They will inspect the various components for wear, corrosion, or issues that could affect performance. Older systems are less efficient and may require more attention as they continue to get older.
The last thing you want is to be caught in the middle of a winter’s snowstorm and have the furnace finally fail because you kept putting maintenance of it off. There’s no excuse for this when you have plenty of time still ahead of you to have your heating system checked, cleaned, and made ready for the impending frigid months ahead.