Does it feel like you're living inside a refrigerator? If you find yourself wearing scarves and mittens inside you house, then your furnace might not be functioning properly.

I hate in when my heating system breaks down. After all, when it's ice-cold outside, you want to be comfortable and warm when you get home.

Need tips on how to maintain your home's furnace so that it works at its best during these chilly winter months? Here are some things you can do to ensure that you and your family stay warm and toasty this season.

1. Clean Your Furnace
Read your furnace's instruction manual. Here are the basic things you can do to make sure everything is clean:
- Sweep the leaves and dirt outside your unit
- Check the air filters and replace them if you need to. If you have a washable filter, simply give it a quick rinse
- Check the pipes for obstructions. Clean.
- Make sure nothing is blocking the outlets and inlets of your heating system

2. Pre-Season Professional Check-up
Get a professional contractor to give your furnace a pre-season check-up. To make things easier for you, buy yourself a maintenance agreement. This way, you're set to have someone check the furnace every year and whenever it's broken.

3. Digital Thermostat
To save on energy, as well as precious money, invest in a digital thermostat. With a digital thermostat, you can set your furnace to shut down or operate on low when you are away. You can also set it to heat up an hour before you return home so you can enjoy a warm house when you get back.

Stay warm and healthy this winter season!

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