Although winters have been known to be mild in the Puget Sound area in the past you may still want to keep your heating system in Tacoma working at its best. Many times you can clean your furnace during spring cleaning to make sure it’s ready for the next winter. By cleaning in regularly you may also see anything out of the ordinary that may need the attention of a trained technician.
To start off you may want to look on the label attached to your furnace to find out if it is rated for 80% or 90% efficiency. Those are generally the only two ratings. If it is rated at 80% you may consider having it converted. You may be able to get a rebate from your utility company for having the procedure done on your heating system in Tacoma. It may be a more affordable option than having an entirely new furnace installed, depending on the age of your current one. Having the upgrade done may also save you more money on your monthly energy bill.
After checking the energy efficiently you may want to get started cleaning. Dirt and dust can interfere with the operation of the equipment and the flow of air. One area that needs attention on a regular basis is the furnace filter. You should take it out and hold it up so you can see light behind it. If it looks dirty you need to throw it away and install a new one. If you use your heat a lot you may want to check it once every month. It filters the colder air that comes in from your home and if you have family pets it can easily get clogged with their fur.
Right next to the air filter are the blower and the blower motor. You will need to clean all of the dirt and dust off of these two parts as well. You should see pulleys that run from the housing on the motor to the blower. If you want to do a more extensive cleaning you can use a screwdriver to remove the metal cover. Remember that any time you do work on your furnace or any other appliances that use electricity that you should unplug them from a power source as a safety precaution. If you are not skilled enough at doing basic home repairs or maintenance on any type of Tacoma heating system you may want to call a professional to do it for you.
