Old Man Winter has arrived in Northern Illinois and brought bitter cold temperatures with him.
Many in the area are staying inside and turning up the heat to keep warm during the winter months.
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ROCHELLE –– Old Man Winter has arrived in Northern Illinois and brought bitter cold temperatures with him.
Many in the area are staying inside and turning up the heat to keep warm during the winter months. Area HVAC specialists advise home owners their number one piece of advice is to service the heating system. While the heater has been running for a few months now, it is not too late to have the system checked.
Chris Hull, owner of Hull HVAC, explained the number one service call he receives in the winter is because of a dirty filter.
“The furnace goes off on a limit,” stated Hull. “If they change the filter it will prolong the life of the motor and components of the heater.”
He encourages homeowners to change their filters every 30 days, stating a one inch filter is plugged within three months.
When servicing a heating system for winter a local specialist can ensure the furnace filter is replaced and clean. As well as check that the heating system has proper gas flow. Todd Capes with Anderson Plumbing recommends homeowners service their furnaces annually.