A free, month-by-month checklist for Kelowna homeowners — written for cold winters, hot, dry summers and wildfire smoke.
Print it, bookmark it or share it with new neighbours, all are welcome to link to this page.
Mid-winter
Winter is when the system runs most.
CO alarms matter most in heating season.
When to call a pro: Replace alarms past the date on the back.
It needs open air to work. See <a href="/guides/heat-pump-defrost-and-cold-weather">heat pumps in cold weather</a>.
Late winter
Thick ice that stays is a problem.
When to call a pro: Get a technician to check.
Blocked vents upset airflow.
See <a href="/services/ductwork-air-quality">ductwork and airflow</a>.
Spring thaw
Technicians are easier to book before summer.
See <a href="/guides/heat-pump-vs-furnace">heat pump vs furnace</a>.
Spring
Spring growth and storms leave debris.
Better to find problems before summer.
They help control damp.
Getting warm
You feel cooler without lowering the thermostat as much.
Summer
Hot spells happen in dry summers.
Less heat in, less cooling needed.
Clogged drains cause indoor leaks.
Hot and dry
Wildfire smoke can drift in during summer.
When to call a pro: Ask a technician which filter suits your system.
Clean coils work better.
When to call a pro: No pressure washers.
When to call a pro: Turn it off and get help if it ices up.
Smoke season
Beat the fall rush. See <a href="/services/hvac-maintenance">maintenance</a>.
Fall
Safety checks before heating season.
When to call a pro: Gas work needs a certified gas fitter.
Before the first freeze
It should fade quickly; a strong smell needs a technician.
Pushes warm air down.
Trapped air causes cold radiators.
Cold nights
Fall leaves block airflow.
Space heaters are a common cause of winter fires.
When to call a pro: Plug them straight into the wall.
Cold snaps
Protects pipes and the house.
Free to share. Copy the link, or copy a ready-made link for your own website or newsletter.
This calendar is general guidance. Gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters must be serviced by a certified gas fitter. Never open a heat pump or handle refrigerant.
Print it, bookmark it or share it with new neighbours, all are welcome to link to this page.
Repairs, renovations and new projects. Tell us what you need and we'll pass it straight to an HVAC technician, who will call you to go over the job and give you a quote.
Send a request and an HVAC technician will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
Prefer email? info@kelownahvacexperts.com