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Stay Warm All Winter: Heating Prep Checklist for Salem Homeowners

Stay Warm All Winter: Heating Prep Checklist for Salem Homeowners

7 simple steps every homeowner should take before the first cold snap.

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Every fall, we get the same calls: “No heat. Furnace won’t start. System’s making noise.” Most of these problems can be prevented with a little prep. That’s why we put together this simple checklist so you’re ready for those cooler months.


7 Steps to Get Winter-Ready

  1. Replace or clean your furnace filter
  2. Test your system before the first freeze—don’t wait for the first 30-degree morning
  3. Check thermostat batteries and settings
  4. Clear vents and registers—no rugs or furniture blocking airflow
  5. Clear clutter/flammables around the furnace—3-foot clear zone is recommended
  6. Inspect and test carbon monoxide detectors (replace batteries if needed)
  7. Schedule a professional tune-up to catch issues before they get expensive

Call 503.769.8483 To Book Your Heating Tune-Up Today

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Since 1994, Santiam Heating & Sheet Metal has kept Salem homes running warm. Our crew takes pride in showing up, ready to get to work:

  • 30+ years of trusted service in the greater Salem community
  • No hidden fees—just honest, straightforward pricing
  • Fast turnaround—your comfort is our priority
  • Licensed, bonded, and insured

Trusted by Salem Families for 30 Years

We’re not some out-of-town outfit. We live here. We work here. And when the cold hits, we’re on call for our neighbors.

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Eric Jones
6 days ago
Great service, great people. Had my AC fixed quickly at a fair price.
Joni Gilles
28 days ago
Excellent service! Dylan was prompt, professional and took time to explain the issue. Santiam Heating will be our go-to HVAC people from now on. Highly recommend!
Kandee Cooper
30 days ago
Thank you from Anytime Fitness, you got here quick, Dillon Did a great job of getting us up and running. Fast, Friendly, took great care of us! Thank you from staffing members!
Cheri Doran
36 days ago
Warren and Cody were extremely polite and professional. They did a beautiful job. Thank you. Great employees
Lisa Stone
44 days ago
Santiam Heating is truly THE BEST!! We had an emergency AC issue and Dylan came to the rescue...after hours and was able to help us out so our computers could continue to work. Ethan was also out and help fix another AC unit today as well. We LOVE ...
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Dillon Grassman
44 days ago
Dylan the service tech does an exceptional job at keeping our HVAC equipment maintained and trouble free.
Laura Hunt
46 days ago
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Irene Trent-Valencia
50 days ago
Dylan did excellent work!!! He was helpful and informative, and I now have a Preventative Maintenance Plan. Yay! No worries. Dylan is a great guy, personally, and I'm glad he is working for me!
Tonie Young
70 days ago
Great customer service and prices!
John Anderson
73 days ago
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Tiffany Vancil
76 days ago
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Millie Rex
76 days ago
Me and my family members have been getting work done by santiam for years. Just recently I had some more work done on my heating system with my air bnb. They scheduled for a day and showed up 2 days late. I tried calling and and didn't really get an ...
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Quinn Maukonen
84 days ago
Scott Mitchell
86 days ago
Dylan was great. Explained everything and fixed it quickly. Great person!
Patrick Sevigny
91 days ago
I cannot say enough good things about Santiam for my recent upgrade from a 13 year old, dying heat pump to a brand new air conditioning unit. This company was professional, honest, knowledgeable, and EXTREMELY helpful in getting me set up with the r...
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Kathy Kaczynski
92 days ago
Thank you for your quick response and excellent service taking care of our furnace issue! We greatly appreciated your excellent communication in explaining the problem, your repairs, and possible future needs.
David O'Keeffe
97 days ago
Dylan called ahead, was right on time, communicated well, was thorough, friendly and professional.
Nichole Cooper
102 days ago
Always great service from Dylan at Santiam Heating.
heather salchenberg
105 days ago
I had Santiam Heating come out today to fix my A/C unit. Dylan was fantastic, kind, explained everything he did and answered all my questions. I highly recommend them.
Michael Pettyjohn
107 days ago
Prompt professional service, highly recommend!
Maria Gonzalez
107 days ago
Ethan service my air condition this morning gave me all the details about what he was doing and assure me my air condition was good I signed up for the prevention maintenance plan. He explained it very well , I was satisfied with his work thank you E...
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Cony Cony
108 days ago
The tech is very knowledgeable and kind. They have always fixed the heating/cooling system problems. Very reasonable price. Highly recommend them.
Steve Johnston
111 days ago
Prompt and through servicing of our heat pump and furnace! Ethan did a great job! We highly recommend Santiam Heating!
Dakota Weitman
112 days ago
The service technician was on time, explain the issue an told me the fix. Price was competitive and the service done quickly. Can't ask for much more!