With cooler temperatures arriving in Colorado , now is the time to start preparing your home so you can save money this winter. That includes getting a checkup and maintenance on your furnace, steps that can lower heating costs and help you avoid unexpected, costly breakdowns.

Rachel Gibson has owned her home for about a year and just replaced the filter on her home furnace.

"It's good to maintain your system. In the long run, if you're not maintaining it, it's going to cost a lot more money to replace," said Gibson. "We were told that it's right before wintertime, before our furnace really kicks on and we start using it more often."

A well-maintained furnace lowers your monthly bill by improving energy efficiency.

Rick Lester, the general manager of AAA Service Plumbing and Heatin

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