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Lethbridge Home Heating & Cooling Calendar

A month-by-month heating and cooling checklist for Lethbridge homes, from January chinooks to the hottest days of a prairie summer.

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January

Deep cold

0 of 3 done

Check the furnace filter. See furnace checklist.
Why it matters
Dust fills it fast.
Clear snow from side-wall furnace vents.
Why it matters
Blocked vents shut it down.
Test carbon monoxide alarms.

February

Chinook swings

0 of 3 done

Check vents and the heat pump after each chinook.
Why it matters
Melt and refreeze leave ice.
Adjust the humidifier on cold days.
Why it matters
Avoids window condensation.
Change the filter if it's grey.

March

Windy spring

0 of 3 done

Check outdoor units for debris after windy days.
Note any rooms that stayed cold all winter.
Plan any furnace replacement before next fall.

April

Before cooling

0 of 3 done

Book an AC or heat pump tune-up.
Why it matters
Before the first hot spell.
Rinse the outdoor coil with the power off.
Remove any winter cover from the AC.

May

Spring

0 of 3 done

Switch the thermostat to cooling when needed.
Check the condensate drain.
Change the filter.

June

Summer starts

0 of 3 done

Close west-facing blinds in the afternoon.
Keep plants trimmed around the outdoor unit.
Check the AC lines for ice.

July

Peak heat

0 of 3 done

Check the filter monthly.
Keep the thermostat steady.
Book a repair if the AC runs nonstop.

August

Late summer

0 of 3 done

Rinse dust off the outdoor coil again.
Clean mini-split filters.
Book a fall furnace tune-up.

September

Fall prep

0 of 3 done

Have the furnace serviced. See tune-ups.
Why it matters
Before the first cold snap.
Replace the furnace filter.
Test carbon monoxide alarms.

October

Heating season

0 of 3 done

Switch the thermostat to heat.
Clean and refill the humidifier.
Seal drafts around doors and windows.

November

Before winter

0 of 3 done

Make sure furnace vents are clear.
Check the heat pump's outdoor unit is above snow level.
Keep a spare filter on hand.

December

Winter

0 of 3 done

Check the filter.
Keep vents and returns clear of furniture.
If the furnace stops, try the checklist first.
Why it matters
When to get a pro: Get a technician if it doesn't restart.

This calendar is general guidance. Turn off the power to the furnace before opening it, and leave gas lines, burners and refrigerant work to a qualified technician.

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