Government experts recommend the inspection of central heating systems across households by fall this season. In the interest of general safety, the public is encouraged to cooperate with the aforementioned advisory.
All-important heating components from the furnace, valves, temperature controls, safety switches, and even the other electrical and mechanical components should be checked to ensure good working condition. These types of reviews would also be important in guarding against potential overheating or even fuel leaks that may result in dangerous fires or explosions. While heating contractors are not usually in the habit of including the ventilation system as part of the routine inspection, homeowners would be wise in requesting them to do so.
Contractors don't normally check the ventilation system when they perform routine inspections so households are encouraged to request for it accordingly. Flue and chimney inspection would go a long way in ensuring that there would be no problems. Doing so would give importance to the proper maintenance and care of the entire central heating system.
Leakage of potentially harmful gases into the home due to air passageways clogged by debris raises a valid safety concern. The system should be cleared of any loosened mortar, dirt, or nests. One thing to watch out for is to make sure that the ventilation system allows for the safe release of carbon monoxide outside the home. Seals and fittings on the chimney and flue should be properly checked for any perforations or holes. Rusted or corroded passages could very well result in the entry of harmful gases inside the house.
Any signs of damage from corrosion or rust could very well compromise unwanted gas entry into the home. Carbon monoxide or CO is known for its reputation of being a silent killer. The gas is odorless and colorless becoming even more dangerous because it can already be present in harmful levels inside the house without the inhabitants being aware.
It is quite imperative that homeowners are aware of the signs of the presence of carbon monoxide fumes in the house. Carbon monoxide poisoning exhibits similar flu-like symptoms like dizziness, nausea, headaches, tiredness, or even breathing problems. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can be fatal. As per CPSC statistics, there have already been as many as 60 recorded deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty heating systems alone.
Prolonged exposure to the gas can result in nausea, fatigue, painful headaches, or even difficulty in breathing. Based on CPSC data, as many as 60 fatalities have been attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty central heating equipment. Inspections of the chimney should be made a top priority, especially when the heating system has undergone a conversion from solid fuel to gas.
There is a high risk from accumulated soot and other debris falling down the chimney resulting in a buildup of harmful exhaust gases. In cases like these, a chimney sweep would be necessary after which the system should be cleared of all existing soot until the passage is clear. As per CPSC recommendation, households intending on changing their existing heating system to a gas type should make chimney inspection an important part of the process. These reviews should then be made on an annual basis.
All-important heating components from the furnace, valves, temperature controls, safety switches, and even the other electrical and mechanical components should be checked to ensure good working condition. These types of reviews would also be important in guarding against potential overheating or even fuel leaks that may result in dangerous fires or explosions. While heating contractors are not usually in the habit of including the ventilation system as part of the routine inspection, homeowners would be wise in requesting them to do so.
Contractors don't normally check the ventilation system when they perform routine inspections so households are encouraged to request for it accordingly. Flue and chimney inspection would go a long way in ensuring that there would be no problems. Doing so would give importance to the proper maintenance and care of the entire central heating system.
Leakage of potentially harmful gases into the home due to air passageways clogged by debris raises a valid safety concern. The system should be cleared of any loosened mortar, dirt, or nests. One thing to watch out for is to make sure that the ventilation system allows for the safe release of carbon monoxide outside the home. Seals and fittings on the chimney and flue should be properly checked for any perforations or holes. Rusted or corroded passages could very well result in the entry of harmful gases inside the house.
Any signs of damage from corrosion or rust could very well compromise unwanted gas entry into the home. Carbon monoxide or CO is known for its reputation of being a silent killer. The gas is odorless and colorless becoming even more dangerous because it can already be present in harmful levels inside the house without the inhabitants being aware.
It is quite imperative that homeowners are aware of the signs of the presence of carbon monoxide fumes in the house. Carbon monoxide poisoning exhibits similar flu-like symptoms like dizziness, nausea, headaches, tiredness, or even breathing problems. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can be fatal. As per CPSC statistics, there have already been as many as 60 recorded deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty heating systems alone.
Prolonged exposure to the gas can result in nausea, fatigue, painful headaches, or even difficulty in breathing. Based on CPSC data, as many as 60 fatalities have been attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty central heating equipment. Inspections of the chimney should be made a top priority, especially when the heating system has undergone a conversion from solid fuel to gas.
There is a high risk from accumulated soot and other debris falling down the chimney resulting in a buildup of harmful exhaust gases. In cases like these, a chimney sweep would be necessary after which the system should be cleared of all existing soot until the passage is clear. As per CPSC recommendation, households intending on changing their existing heating system to a gas type should make chimney inspection an important part of the process. These reviews should then be made on an annual basis.
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