If you have a gas-burning furnace in your home, a carbon monoxide leak is a possibility you should always be prepared for. Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of the combustion process that happens within your furnace, but it will typically only leak into your home if there is a damaged heat exchanger or flue pipe. To remain as safe as possible, take measures to ensure that your heating system can keep the harmful gas safely contained.
1. Replace Your HVAC Filter
The HVAC filter in your home catches particles of dust, dirt, and other irritants whenever your heating system is running. If not changed regularly, this filter will become clogged by the accumulation of these particles. Because this negatively affects the furnace’s ability to circulate air, it can cause a backup of airflow to the system. This is one of the issues that can result in the unit’s heat exchanger becoming cracked. Check this filter once a month, and replace it with a brand new one whenever it gets dirty or clogged
2. Get a Furnace Tune-Up
In addition to greatly improving the effectiveness and efficiency of your furnace, a heating tune-up will also determine whether the appliance has any ongoing or upcoming problems. Sometimes, all it takes is one faulty component coming loose and colliding with the heat exchanger to cause a crack. Just like that, you’ll have a carbon monoxide leak in your home. During maintenance, your technician can verify that the system is operating safely.
3. Only Hire Reliable Technicians
In some cases, an inexperienced heating technician may do a poor job of installing a furnace. If components like the blower motor or ductwork are installed improperly, it can lead to the heat exchanger or flue pipe being damaged and carbon monoxide leaking. When you get your heater installed, go with reputable and skilled technicians like the ones at Baker Heating & Cooling.
Baker Heating & Cooling provides quality heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services to the Surprise, AZ, area. We also provide heat pump service. The weather gets extreme in both winter and summer in this part of Arizona, and we make it our top priority to keep you comfortable year-round. We are a locally owned and operated company, and we have been proudly serving this area since 2007.
Contact us at Baker Heating & Cooling to get an appointment scheduled.
