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It’s something we rarely think of as we switch our HVAC from cooling to heating in the Fall, but if you haven’t had a tune-up and cleaning yet, make sure you get one before your furnace is running through the Winter! Without stating the obvious, Chicago Winters are tough enough; make sure you don’t lose your furnace during one.
From a real estate agent perspective, we see it all the time during inspections where there is no documentation of regular maintenance and no sign that the furnace has been cleaned or serviced. While furnaces can last 15 years (and often much longer), this requires regular preventative maintenance.
It’s recommended that the HVAC system is serviced by a professional when the seasons change from Spring to Summer and again from Fall to Winter. Ensure that when you have this done it is either documented on the furnace (often times the servicer will leave a sticker and log on the furnace) or that you keep any work order or receipt. This will help provide a potential buyer comfort, and possible eliminate you having to reduce the price or give a credit when you sell your property (or, worse yet, having to replace the furnace).
Definitely have your HVAC serviced by a professional to ensure you stay warm in the winter and protect your money, and in the meantime check out one of my older posts regarding winterizing your HVAC: Winterizing Tips
