Get your heating system checked before winter
Contractors get busy once it turns cold, so book a heating check in the fall; on gas or oil equipment it covers the burner, fuel connections and heat exchanger, which affect safety.
Homes with a heating system
- Time
- 1 hr
- Difficulty
- Call a pro
- How often
- Yearly
If you skip it
A heating system that breaks down in a cold snap can leave the home dangerously cold and let pipes freeze.
Source: ibhs.org
What should a heating tune-up before winter cover?
Clark, Haven's home assistant, walks you through it for your home. Haven keeps it on your list and reminds you each time it’s due.
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