{"id":3035,"date":"2017-03-13T15:51:15","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T19:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/?p=3035"},"modified":"2017-03-13T15:51:15","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T19:51:15","slug":"winter-storm-tips-snow-and-your-hvac-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/winterizing\/winter-storm-tips-snow-and-your-hvac-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Storm Tips: Snow and your HVAC System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">During periods of heavy snowfall, snow accumulation can block the fresh air intake and\/or exhaust systems for some gas furnaces and water heaters, including tankless water heaters.\u00a0 The pictures below show common configurations of PVC exhaust piping for such equipment.\u00a0 It is imperative that these pipes do not become blocked by snow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hvac-vent-225x300.png\" alt=\"Heating System Exhaust Vent\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hvac-vent-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hvac-vent.png 356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/vent2-300x238.png\" alt=\"Heating System Vent\" width=\"240\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/vent2-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/vent2.png 302w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/heater-vent-300x233.png\" alt=\"Heater Vent\" width=\"240\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/heater-vent-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/heater-vent.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The picture below shows a vent termination that is also found on many furnaces, including Trane systems installed by our company.\u00a0 If your home has this type of termination, it needs to remain clear from obstruction caused by snow accumulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/vent-cover-300x225.png\" alt=\"Heat Pump Vent Cover\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/vent-cover-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/vent-cover.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The picture below shows a heat pump that has become covered in excessive snow.\u00a0 Keeping your heat pump clear of excessive snow like this will help maintain its capacity to heat your home as well as help prevent damage to your heat pump.\u00a0 This applies to heat pumps only, if you have an air conditioner, the snow surrounding it will not cause it any harm since it is not in use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ac-what-not-todo-300x225.png\" alt=\"AC Covered in Snow\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ac-what-not-todo-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ac-what-not-todo.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are an existing Carney customer and are in need of emergency service, please call us at 215.822.9029.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you would like to contact our office for a non-emergency situation, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@carneyphc.com\"><span class=\"s2\">info@carneyphc.com<\/span><\/a> and we will contact you when our office re-opens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During periods of heavy snowfall, snow accumulation can block the fresh air intake and\/or exhaust systems for some gas furnaces and water heaters, including tankless water heaters.\u00a0 The pictures below show common configurations of PVC exhaust piping for such equipment.\u00a0 It is imperative that these pipes do not become blocked by 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