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Furnace
Remember to change
your furnace fi lter regularly
(twice a year) to maximize
effi ciency, help keep the
air in your home clean and
reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
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General Maintenance
Prior to occupancy, Minto will have cleaned all heating ducts to remove excess
dust and dirt as well as construction debris. There is no recommended time
frame for repeating this practice; the need may be based on health problems
such as allergies.
Heat registers and cold air returns must be kept free from obstructions such
as carpets, furniture, and wall hangings. Obstructions could impair the air fl ow
and effi ciency of your home’s heating/cooling system.
Furnace fi lters vary in type; either a permanent or disposable fi lter will be
provided with your furnace. Filters should be cleaned or changed, depending
on the type, at least every two months during the heating season. Failure to
clean or replace fi lters may interfere with the quality and quantity of air fl ow
within the home.
For your safety, please do not store any combustible materials within two feet
of your furnace.
Furnace Operation
If your furnace fails to operate, to avoid the inconvenience and perhaps the
cost of a service call, check the following items fi rst:
1. Ensure that the home’s thermostat is properly operating and, if applicable,
programmed properly
2. Ensure that exterior intake and exhaust vents are free
of obstruction
3. Ensure that the furnace emergency on/off isolating switch located
in the furnace area is in the ‘on’ position
4. Ensure that the circuit breaker in the electrical panel dedicated for
the furnace is in the ‘on’ position
5. Review the operating procedures in your furnace manual
During the warranty period, if the problem continues to exist after checking
all of the above, Minto MasterCare should be contacted.
In these instances, Minto will contact the fi rm that supplied and installed your
furnace and request service. Following the lapsing of the warranty period,
service calls should be directed to a fi rm of your choice.
Note: Furnace fi lters should be changed every two months.