During a recent furnace preventative maintenance job, our technician made a shocking discovery that could have had serious health consequences for an older couple. They had been experiencing occasional headaches while using their furnace throughout last winter. Our technician’s suspicions were immediately confirmed when he used a telescopic camera to examine the heat exchanger on their furnace.
The heat exchanger is a crucial component of your furnace, responsible for transferring heat from combustion gases to the air in your home. In a properly functioning system, these two never mix. However, as furnaces age, the constant stress of heating takes its toll on the metal, leading to cracks and potentially dangerous leaks.
In this case, we found an extensive crack in the heat exchanger of the customers’ 1971 furnace, allowing Carbon Monoxide to mix with the air in their home. Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer, invisible and odorless, with severe health effects. To learn more about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide, click here.
With advancements in modern furnaces and metallurgy, warranties of up to 10 years or even a lifetime are now available for heat exchangers. However, even the most advanced heat exchangers can still fail due to various factors.
With advancements in modern furnaces and metallurgy, warranties of up to 10 years or even a lifetime are now available for heat exchangers. However, even the most advanced heat exchangers can still fail due to various factors. That’s why we strongly recommend yearly preventative maintenance by a qualified technician to catch any potential issues or existing cracks in your heat exchanger. We also advise installing a Carbon Monoxide detector and educating your family about the signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Protect your loved ones and ensure the safety of your home by taking these important steps today. Contact us to schedule your preventative maintenance and learn more about our Carbon Monoxide protection solutions.
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