{"id":1014,"date":"2011-10-14T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2011-10-14T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/?p=1014"},"modified":"2019-07-24T15:00:42","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T19:00:42","slug":"safety-and-your-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/heating\/safety-and-your-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety and Your Furnace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many advantages to a safely operating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/heating\">furnace<\/a> in your Telford home. The most important are the safety and comfort of a home\u2019s occupants and the cost of running the furnace. \u00a0There are several things you can do to ensure the safe operation of your furnace. There are some things you can do to ensure that your furnace runs safely.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a checklist of ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean or change furnace filters on a regular      basis.\u00a0Replace disposable filters and clean permanent filters using      water or cleaning solutions. Your owner\u2019s manual or a qualified heating      contractor can suggest a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/heating\/heating-maintenance\">maintenance<\/a> schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Check the exhaust vent from the      furnace.\u00a0Clear obstructions such as leaves, clothing, or animal nests      from the vent pipe or chimney. Keep roof exhaust vents clear of snow. If      there is a faulty exhaust system (like a blocked flue), of if there are      cracks and leaks in the pipes or improper adjustment of the burner, or if      there is lower air pressure indoors than outside, the furnace can create      serious indoor air pollution.<\/li>\n<li>A clear air intake is important too, since      furnaces need fresh air to \u201cbreath\u201d and complete the fuel burning cycle.      Again, check for debris, snow, or animal nests in intake pipes.<\/li>\n<li>If you have an older gas furnace, you may want to      install a supplementary induced-draft fan that reduces the possibility of      backdrafting. Some furnaces have automatic shutoff devices that turn off      the furnace if it begins to backdraft.<\/li>\n<li>Check internal components such as the blower      motor and vacuum any dirt. Check belts and pulleys for excessive wear. You      should consult your owner\u2019s manual for any suggested maintenance tips on      internal working components.<\/li>\n<li>You may also want to check the pilot light to see      if it is working and if it producing an even, blue flame. If the flame is      uneven, it may be a sign of incomplete gas combustion, which can result in      the creation of dangerous carbon monoxide gas.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that your thermostat is operating      correctly by raising or lowering the temperature settings to make sure the      furnace cycles on and off.<\/li>\n<li>Install and maintain battery or hard-wired smoke      and carbon monoxide detectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Externally vented natural gas furnaces, when properly designed and installed, will operate safely for years. But if you detect a problem, use the most common solution \u2013 contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/contact\">qualified heating professional<\/a> to check out your furnace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many advantages to a safely operating furnace in your Telford home. The most important are the safety and comfort of a home\u2019s occupants and the cost of running the furnace. 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