Fall Is Here. Is Your Home Ready?

While you’ve already swapped out shorts for sweaters and may be packing away the patio furniture, don’t forget to give your home’s HVAC system a little attention too. A little preparation can help keep your home comfortable, improve energy efficiency, and reduce the chance of unexpected breakdowns when the temperatures start to drop.

Here are a few simple ways to get your home ready for fall.

1. Replace Your Furnace Filter

Replacing a furnace filter

Your furnace works best with a clean air filter. A dirty filter restricts airflow, makes your system work harder, and can increase your energy bills.

JDK Tip: Check your filter every 1–3 months and replace it if it looks dirty. It’s one of the easiest ways to improve your home’s air quality and keep your heating system running efficiently.

2. Test Your Thermostat

Adjusting a thermostat to heating mode

Before the first cold snap arrives, switch your thermostat from cooling to heating and make sure your furnace starts up properly. If you have a programmable or smart thermostat, now is also a great time to update your schedule for cooler weather.

3. Clear Around Your Furnace

Clear space around a home furnace

Take a quick look around your furnace room. Keep boxes, paint cans, cleaning supplies, and other stored items at least a few feet away from your furnace to allow proper airflow and improve safety.

4. Don’t Forget About Your Air Conditioner

Outdoor air conditioning unit

Even though your AC is getting a well-deserved break, it still deserves a little attention.

Turn off power to your outdoor AC unit if recommended by the manufacturer.
Remove leaves, branches, and debris around the unit.
Gently rinse away dirt from the outdoor coil.
Avoid wrapping the entire unit in plastic, as this can trap moisture.

Keeping it clean now helps protect it over the winter.

5. Check Your Outdoor Vents & Seal Drafts Before Winter

Checking outdoor vents and sealing drafts

Walk around your home and make sure furnace and dryer vents are clear of leaves, grass clippings, nests, and other debris. Blocked vents can reduce system performance and create safety concerns.

Take a few minutes to inspect doors and windows for drafts. Adding weather stripping or caulking around gaps helps keep warm air inside and can lower your heating costs throughout the winter.

6. Schedule Your Annual Furnace Maintenance

JDK technician performing furnace maintenance

Just like your vehicle needs regular servicing, so does your furnace. A professional maintenance visit helps:

Improve energy efficiency
Extend the life of your equipment
Catch small issues before they become expensive repairs
Keep your home warm when you need it most

The best time to book is before the busy heating season begins.

At JDK, we’re here to help keep your heating, cooling, and plumbing systems running at their best—so you can enjoy a warm, comfortable home all season long.

Need to book your fall furnace maintenance? Contact JDK today and let’s make sure your home is ready before winter arrives.

09/28/2026

by admin

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Micheal W.

Thanks JDK! They took really good care of me and everything was done really well. They were easy to work with and even stepped up and went over and above after the initial install. Have had the furnace and a/c for half a year and everything is working great! Thanks Keith, Albert and Mike, Mikes helper who I am forgetting the name of at the moment(sorry), Laura, Steve who all did phenomenal work through out the whole process. Great communication, good price and would recommend to anyone.

Jordan B.

Thanks JDK for our furnace repair. Our furnace went out Saturday morning on the coldest day of the year. We tried a few different companies in Edmonton. JDK was the only one to answer and gave an approximate time they would be. They kept us updated with arrival times and were on time. Very professional and honest up front what the repairs would cost. They were able to repair our furnace quickly and get the heat back on in the low -30s weather which was very much appreciated!

With the great service we will be using JDK for our hvac upgrades in the near future.

Marty P.

Huge thank you to Shane, Keith, Rahul, and Thaer of JDK Heating and cooling for helping out my Mother-in-law Barb on New Year’s Eve with no heat. Could not have asked for more professional and quick acting company and crew to replace her old furnace with New RUUD furnace over the holidays. Top Notch Service!

Christine D.

JDK overall is amazing! From the person answering the phones to the service technician who came to the house. I would recommend them to anyone who will listen! If you need work done on your furnace or need a new one give these guys a call you will not be disappointed!

Gary R.

Extremely happy with JDK service, they were professional every step of the way from the 1st after hours call, quote, to finally install. Mike and Jason were great explain everything and were quick, neat and efficient!

Treena P.

Very attentive and accommodating through email. Kayden and Jason, while installing our air conditioner, were very efficient, professional and helpful. The whole team is great. I would definitely recommend JDK to friends!

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