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Winnipeg Home Heating & Cooling Calendar

A month-by-month heating and cooling checklist for Winnipeg homes, written for long, severe winters, spring melt and warm, humid summers.

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January

Deep cold

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Check furnace vent pipes after every storm.
Change the furnace filter.
Lower humidity if windows frost.

February

Deep cold

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Keep vents clear of drifts.
Test CO alarms.
Clean HRV filters.

March

Thaw

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Check the furnace area for water during the melt.
Clear ice from around outdoor units.
Book a spring AC check.

April

Spring

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Check floor drains before flood season.
Change the filter.
Turn off and drain the humidifier.

May

Warming

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Start up the AC. See air conditioning.
Clear debris from the outdoor unit.
Check the condensate drain.

June

Summer

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Change the filter.
Keep plants clear of the AC.
Close blinds on hot afternoons.

July

Summer

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Check for ice on AC lines.
Rinse cottonwood fluff off the coil.
Why it matters
Power off first.
Plan a furnace replacement if needed.

August

Late summer

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Get quotes for fall work.
Change the filter.
Check the HRV.

September

Fall

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Book a furnace tune-up. See tune-ups.
Replace humidifier pads.
Test CO alarms.

October

Fall

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Test heat before the first cold snap.
Clear leaves from vents and outdoor units.
Cover the top of the AC if desired.

November

Early winter

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Change the filter.
Mark vent pipe locations before snow.
Set humidifier for the season.

December

Winter

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Check vents after storms.
Keep the furnace area clear.
Know what to do if heat fails. See cold snap guide.

This calendar is general guidance. Gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters must be serviced by a licensed gas fitter, and refrigerant work by a certified technician.

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