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As the crisp Connecticut air starts to carry the scent of woodsmoke and holiday pies, families across our community are turning their attention indoors: toward warmth, comfort, and time together. Before the snowflakes start to fall, it’s the perfect moment to make sure your home is ready to keep everyone cozy all season long.
Scheduling heating maintenance in Orange, CT now ensures your furnace or boiler is in top shape before winter settles in for good. After all, there’s no better time to prepare than right before the holidays, when home truly becomes the heart of the season.
Tidy Up Around Your Heating System
One of the easiest and most important steps homeowners can take is simply clearing the area around your furnace or boiler. Over time, boxes, decorations, and storage items can creep closer to your heating equipment—especially in basements or utility rooms. Make sure there’s at least three feet of space all around the unit. Not only does this help with safety and airflow, but it also makes it easier for technicians to perform maintenance or repairs when needed.
If you have radiators or baseboard heaters, keep them clear of furniture, curtains, or decorative items. Your system will work more efficiently when air can circulate freely, and you’ll enjoy more even warmth in every corner of your home.
Replace or Clean Air Filters
For systems with air filters, this small step makes a huge difference. A dirty filter forces your furnace to work harder, reducing efficiency and increasing wear on the system. It can also affect your indoor air quality, something you don’t want when the whole family’s gathered indoors for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Most filters should be checked monthly and replaced at least every three months. It’s a simple task that takes just minutes but can save you energy and money in the long run.
Listen and Look for Warning Signs
Before the holiday rush, take a few moments to notice how your heating system sounds and behaves. Is it cycling on and off more frequently than usual? Making strange rattling, banging, or humming noises? Do you notice cool spots in your home, or does the system take longer to warm up? These small signs can indicate a bigger issue on the horizon. Addressing them early helps prevent unexpected breakdowns—because nobody wants to lose heat on a frosty December night.
Schedule Professional Maintenance
While there’s plenty homeowners can do, nothing replaces a professional tune-up. Our expert team knows exactly what to look for to keep your system safe, efficient, and reliable. During a maintenance visit, we’ll inspect key components, check for wear or corrosion, clean and adjust burners, test safety controls, and ensure your system is ready for the demands of winter. It’s the best way to prevent costly repairs and extend the life of your furnace or boiler.
This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for our wonderful customers. Thank you for trusting us year after year to keep your homes warm, safe, and comfortable. From our family to yours, may your holidays be filled with gratitude, good company, and the comforting warmth of a home that’s ready for winter.
Trust M&R Mechanical Services, heating & cooling experts since 1959, with your heating maintenance in Orange, CT. Contact us today.