- Annually clean the furnace or boiler for efficient operation; this should be performed by your local oil or gas company.
- Annually inspect the furnace or boiler for proper operaton; this should be performed by your local oil or gas compnay.
- Annually replace or clean air filters for efficient operation
- Registers, vents and baseboard heat should be vacuumed regularly to keep them free of dust, dirt and pet hair
- Antifreeze in hot water heating systems is a good insurance to prevent heating pipes from freezing and bursting during situations where electricity or the heating system stops operating
- When the temperature drops below freezing and the winds are strong, RAISE the temperature of your thermostat. This not only will help the house from freezing but also if the electricity goes out, the houses temperaturewill be above freezing for a longer period of time.
- Regularly clean and inspect chimney
