09/30/2026
Winter is coming, and your furnace has been asleep since April. Before you crank the heat, do these 3 things:
1. Change the filter.
๐A clogged filter makes your furnace work harder, costs you more, and can shorten its life. It's a $10 fix that saves you a $$$$ one. Your filter has seen things. Let it go.
2. Give it some space.
๐Make sure vents aren't blocked by furniture or rugs, and keep anything flammable away from the furnace. That includes the "I'll deal with it later" boxes.
3. Test it BEFORE the cold snap.
๐Run it for a full cycle on a mild day. A light dusty smell for the first few minutes is normal. Banging, weird noises, or a gas smell are not. Shut it off and call a pro! (and test your carbon monoxide detector while you're at it)
Finding out your furnace is dead at -20 is a terrible surprise. Let's not. ๐ซ
Not sure what you're looking at? At Home Canada does furnace checkups across Oshawa and Durham Region. Send us a DM or book online and we'll make sure you stay warm all winter. ๐ฅ