7 Easy Furnace Safety Tips
Modern furnaces and HVAC heating systems (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) do a spectacular job of keeping our homes safe and warm when used properly. However, like any sort of fuel-burning appliance, furnace systems can develop problems that can become threats to the safety of a dwelling.
To keep your home SAFE all winter long, our highly-skilled technicians at Upper Arlington Heating & Cooling put together the following list of 7 easy furnace safety tips:
1.) Schedule your annual tune-up/HVAC system maintenance
One of the most important parts of a professional furnace tune-up is how our certified technicians inspect your HVAC system to ensure it is running safely and efficiently. During a seasonal tune-up visit, they check for any problems such as a cracked heat exchanger or damaged or frayed electrical wiring that could become serious safety hazards in your home. This is why a tune-up is so vital. If you would like the peace-of-mind knowing your furnace will run safely this winter long, give us a call!
2.) Check carbon monoxide detectors
Carbon monoxide leaks are one of the most serious safety threats in a home and can be caused by a malfunctioning furnace. That’s why it’s so vital to check to guarantee all of your home’s carbon monoxide detectors are properly functioning. Make sure you test all of these detectors in your home. Install a new pair of batteries in each unit.
3.) Check your smoke alarms
Severe furnace issues can become fire hazards. As such, this is a good time of year to check your home’s smoke alarms. You should do this every year. Just like CO detectors, you should test all of your smoke alarms and install a fresh pair of batteries in each unit.
4.) Keep the area around your furnace open and free
You can reduce the chances of fire hazards caused by your furnace or home heating system by keeping the area around the HVAC system clear and free and open. Avoid storing anything near the furnace. This is especially important to realize when it comes to anything that might be flammable!
5.) Replace your air filter frequently
Dirty air filters restrict that all-so vital airflow your furnace needs. This puts unnecessary strain on a furnace, causing it to overwork. It also increases the chances of a carbon monoxide leak. Moreover, a dirty filter allows dirt to build upon a furnace’s components, which can lead to several efficiency problems as well as performance and safety problems. As such, it is imperative you check and change your filter every month this winter.
6.) Establish HVAC system safety guidelines
This particularly goes for anyone out there who has a family in the home. We suggest sitting everyone down to meet and talk it over, or at the very least post a note on your refrigerator. Establish a set of safety rules for your home heating system or furnace. Utilize this safety list as some of the rules. Never allow children to play anywhere close to the heater or furnace. Make sure everyone in the household understands what to do in case of an emergency.We also suggest making sure everyone knows where the gas shutoff valve is located if you have a gas furnace, in case of a gas leak.
Call Us If You Suspect Any Issues
You should not take any chances with any sort of fuel-burning appliances such as a furnace or home heating system. As such, it’s always best to stay on the safe side and call our friendly professional team here at Upper Arlington Heating & Cooling if you suspect that anything’s going awry with your system.
If you have any questions about these furnace safety tips, or if you’d like a heating system serviced or installed in your home, give us a call at (614) 490-7507 or click here to Schedule An Appointment Now!
