08/28/2026
Good thing we caught this one. 🐿️
While working on another job at the property, we noticed a significant amount of heat and exhaust backdrafting into the basement from the water heater vent.
We took the venting apart to investigate and found the problem — a squirrel had gotten into the exhaust and completely blocked it.
We removed the blockage, cleaned everything out, reassembled the venting, and made sure it was exhausting properly again.
This is why paying attention to the little things matters. A blocked exhaust can allow dangerous combustion gases, including carbon monoxide, to spill back into the home.
Southbridge Heating & Cooling, Inc.
SBGHVAC.com
📞508-739-9264