10/11/2026
Before the cold really sets in, take a few minutes to run through this:
Change your furnace filter. A clogged filter is one of the most common reasons furnaces shut down this time of year.
Test your carbon monoxide detectors. Press the test button and replace the batteries.
Check your thermostat batteries. If your thermostat uses batteries, swap them out now so it doesn’t go blank on a cold night.
Clear the area around your furnace and outside vents. No boxes, laundry or snow piled against them.
Expect a burning smell the first time it runs. That’s dust burning off after sitting all summer, and it can take a while to clear. If it doesn’t go away after the furnace has been running a good while, or it smells like hot plastic or wiring, shut it off and call us.
Listen for noises that aren’t normal. Banging, squealing, grinding or rattling are not normal, and neither is the heat not coming on. Don’t wait on those. Call us.
Questions, or something doesn’t seem right? Call us before it quits on the coldest night of the year.
Chuck Baumer Heating & Cooling
Your local authorized Bryant dealer
(989) 684-7521
