The Winnipeg Home Comfort Checklist — Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

Every fall, Winnipeg homeowners do the same things to prepare for winter.

They put away the patio furniture. They check the weather stripping on the doors. They stock up on ice melt.

But most of them never check the one thing that matters most when it is minus 30 outside — their heating system.

Here is a simple home comfort checklist every Winnipeg homeowner should go through before winter arrives. Work through it honestly and see where you land.

Furnace Checklist

✓ Do you know how old your furnace is?

✓ Has your furnace been professionally serviced in the last 12 months?

✓ Have you replaced your furnace filter in the last three months?

✓ Does your furnace heat every room in your home evenly?

✓ Is your furnace running quietly without unusual sounds?

✓ Has your energy bill stayed consistent year over year?

✓ Has your furnace been repair-free for the last two years?

If you answered No or Not Sure to two or more of these questions, your furnace deserves a professional inspection before winter arrives.

Hot Water Tank Checklist

✓ Do you know how old your hot water tank is?

✓ Is your hot water heating quickly and staying hot?

✓ Is the water coming out of your hot taps clear with no discolouration?

✓ Is there no moisture or rust around the base of your tank?

✓ Does your tank run quietly without rumbling or popping sounds?

If you answered No or Not Sure to any of these questions, your hot water tank should be inspected before winter adds extra demand to the system.

Air Conditioner Checklist

✓ Was your air conditioner serviced this past season?

✓ Did it cool your home effectively on the hottest days?

✓ Did it run without unusual sounds or smells?

✓ Did your electricity bills stay consistent during cooling season?

If you answered No or Not Sure to any of these, book a pre-season inspection now — before the unit sits through another winter without being checked.

What Your Results Mean

Green — all or mostly yes answers across all three categories. Your home is in good shape. Book a routine tune-up to make sure it stays that way.

Yellow — a few no or not sure answers. You have some things worth looking at before winter arrives. A professional inspection will tell you exactly where you stand.

Red — several no or not sure answers, especially on age and recent service history. Your home comfort systems need attention before the cold hits Winnipeg.

Noris Heating and Cooling offers inspections and tune-ups for all three systems — furnace, air conditioner, and hot water tank. Call us and we will tell you honestly what we find.