All Seasons Heating & Cooling provides winter weather tune-ups on furnaces

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Oct. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- RAPID CITY, S.D. – Before winter arrives, it’s important to ensure that your furnace is operational, safe and as energy-efficient as you can make it.

“When that first cold day hits, you don’t want to turn on the furnace and find out it’s not working. It’s not worth all the shivering!,” said James Buccholz, owner of All Seasons Heating & Cooling in Rapid City.

The Rapid City heating company says that your best bet is to call a HVAC professional to inspect your furnace in early autumn. During a regular maintenance inspection, the repair person will also clean the furnace, change the filter, and check for leaks and unhealthy gases.

“It’s also beneficial to have us clean the furnace ducts,” said Buccholz. “What many people don’t realize is that a lot can happen during the warmer summer months to affect your heating unit.”

The Rapid City heating company likes these do-it-yourself winter heating tips, provided by “Furnaces for Dummies”:

·Change the furnace filters regularly – every month to three months is a safe rubric.

·Stock up on filters during the warmer months. You often can find a bargain on furnace filters and other winter items during the hot summer months.

·Remove any items you have stored near the furnace, particularly anything that is likely to catch fire. Also remove any household items that are suddenly sitting on top of or in front of your air ducts and return vents.

·If you have a gas furnace, contact your gas company and have them fill it up. Gas is certainly much cheaper to buy during the summer than in the middle of a January cold spell.

·If you have hot-water radiator(s), bleed the valves. Open the valves slightly and close them again when water starts to appear.

“Having carbon monoxide and radon detectors are also important for everyone's safety,” said Buccholz. These detectors can be purchased at most hardware stores.

To schedule a seasonal furnace maintenance check with All Seasons Heating & Cooling, visit http://allseasonsheatingsd.com or call 605-721-1211.

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About All Seasons Heating & Cooling

All Seasons Heating & Cooling brings years of residential and commercial experience to installation and service appointments. With a strong focus on customer service, this Rapid City heating and cooling company provides households in the Black Hills region with unparalleled services and cutting-edge solutions. For more information, visit http://allseasonsheatingsd.com or call 605-721-1211.