Seasonal Checklist
Winter Furnace Prep Checklist for Hendersonville, TN
Get your furnace ready before the first cold snap in Sumner County. Use this checklist in fall, and book a tune-up if anything on it looks wrong.
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Check your filter, and change it if it is dirty. Check that vents and returns are not blocked by furniture or rugs. Test your thermostat by setting heat a few degrees above room temperature and listening for a normal startup. Check that the area around the furnace is clear, with no stored items against the unit.
Book a fall tune-up if the furnace has not been serviced in a year, if it short cycles, or if heat feels weak in far rooms. A tune-up checks ignitor, flame sensor, burners, blower, and safety controls before winter.
Checklist
- Change or check the filter
- Clear vents and returns
- Test thermostat heat call
- Clear the area around the furnace
- Check CO alarm batteries and placement
- Book a fall tune-up
- Note any smell, noise, or short cycling and call if you find one
Safety Notes
Gas smell: leave the house first, then call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Do not flip switches or light anything. CO alarm sounds: leave the house and call 911 or your utility. Do not keep resetting a tripped safety switch. Call for a check instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I do winter prep?
In fall, before the first cold snap, is the best time.
What if I find a problem on the checklist?
Call (615) 759-0528 and tell us what you found. We will confirm if a visit is needed.
What should I do for a gas smell?
Leave the house first, then call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
What should I do if a CO alarm sounds?
Leave the house and call 911 or your utility.
Do I still need a tune-up if the checklist looks fine?
A tune-up checks parts you cannot see, such as ignitor wear and heat exchanger condition, so it is still useful once a year.
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