Ensure the Safety of Your Home - Schedule a Furance Inspection Today!

Ross Heating and Cooling understands how important it is for homeowners to properly care for their furnace. Performing simple maintenance will ensure the furnace works efficiently, is safe, and extends its lifespan. What many people don't realize is that a furnace which isn't running properly, can actually be dangerous. Carbon Monoxide is produced by almost every gas furnace, which is normally safely carried away through the furnace's vent system. A clean, efficient furnace also doesn't generate enough carbon monoxide to be a health risk. However, a dirty furnace that isn't running right can produce deadly amounts of carbon monoxide and release it into the house. Residents of a home can't detect carbon monoxide because it's odorless and colorless. It can cause symptoms similar to the flu or make people feel confused and disorientated. In extreme cases, exposure to carbon dioxide can even be deadly. If someone even suspects that their home may have an excess of carbon monoxide, they should open the windows and leave the residence immediately.

To avoid any carbon monoxide leaks or other problems, Ross Heating and Cooling recommends having your furnace cleaned and checked at least once a year. Older furnaces should be inspected by a professional even more often, especially if there has been a history of performance issues. Newer gas furnaces come with safety features that will shut off the furnace if a problem is found. However, older furnaces don't have these kinds of safety devices so residents of a home are at risk if they don't maintain their furnace. For example, after years of use a furnace can develop cracks in its combustion chamber which aren't apparent to a non-professional eye. These kinds of cracks can allow carbon monoxide to escape into the home.

It is also critical to frequently change the furnace filter. A professional can do this for you while checking the furnace, or can show you how to do it yourself. A clean filter keeps the furnace burning efficiently and saves energy, while preventing an access of dust from circulating into the air. Other ways to ensure the safety of your furnace are to keep the area immediately surrounding the furnace clean and keep anything combustible (such as paint thinner or gasoline) away from the vent pipe.

To schedule your furnace maintenance, call Ross Heating and Cooling today at 740-548-4677. Ask for a furnace inspection and safety check and inquire about installing carbon monoxide monitors. If you have a carbon monoxide monitor and routinely schedule a professional furnace check, it will ensure the safety, comfort, and warmth of your home.