Mike Chaisson
6363 Lady Hammond Road B3K2S2 Halifax, NS, Canada

Not to be a kill joy but winter is just around the corner! If you haven't checked your furnace yet there is still time! Don't wait until that first brrrrrrr....cold night. This is a bit of a proactive heads up that you should have your furnace serviced so it can be prepared to operate all winter long. If you aren't interested in paying to have it serviced then you should consider replacing your furnace filter. How often you replace it really depends on your home’s environment.... Do you have pets? Do you keep your windows open? It is recommended that you check your furnace filter monthly to see if it’s collecting dust and particles. I checked online and many sites recommend that you change them monthly or at least check monthly and change it out when it starts turning gray. One blog I read explained it like this "Replacing your furnace filters often will not only save you money but will also protect your health by maintaining good air quality in your home. A furnace filters job is to help circulate clean air and to capture irritants like pollen. If your filter is too dirty the air struggles to pass through it and will make your furnace work harder. It’s important to change your filter often to prevent damage, costly repairs and to maintain your furnace so that it’s not overworked. Changing your furnace filter regularly can help reduce your heating bills." Having come from this home heating industry I can not stress enough the value of regularly scheduled preventable maintenance it is worth every penny.

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