09/02/2023
Furnace Maintenance Tips
There are, however, a few very simple things that you can do to help ensure the safe operation of your furnace. First and foremost, is forget about do-it-yourself furnace maintenance unless you are a licensed HVAC tech.
Your furnace needs lots of air to operate efficiently, so keep stored items at least three feet away from the furnace. When a flame is starved for air, what happens? It moves towards the most convenient air source, and this is always just outside the furnace door.
We’ve seen the results of a plastic shoe mat with shoes on it that caught on fire in a customer’s home. You’d be surprised at how many people we see who store paint cans and even gas cans close to their furnace. This is one fire hazard that can be quickly and easily remedied.
Also, keep objects away from your furnace venting. Some venting gets extremely hot and needs to have three feet of clearance to any combustible materials.
If you need your gas furnace cleaned or serviced, please call us to arrange an appointment that fits your schedule.