Now that the summer months have left us and the chillier nights are creeping in, St. Louis homeowners start thinking of turning to the furnace to provide heating and comfort. As most have not used the furnace over the past few months, there are some important furnace safety tips one should consider. These tips can help to make sure your home is safe, and your furnace is running at peak efficiency.
If you would like to learn more about furnace safety tips you can follow, contact our St. Louis heating and air conditioning experts today!
Easy Tips to Follow for Furnace Safety
As well as efficiency and security, these simple furnace safety tips will help prevent significant repairs and help to extend the life of your furnace.
Keep Clear
Furnaces can become very hot during operation. To minimize the chance of fire, you should make sure the area close to your furnace is clear. Any products that are potentially flammable should be kept well out of harm’s way in order to prevent the chances of a fire starting. Some items to be especially aware of include the following:
- Gasoline
- Paint or paint thinners
- Wood Scraps
- Old rags
- Papers
As with any of the other furnace safety tips, a little thought goes a long way to make sure you and your family are safe during the winter.
Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors
One of the most crucial furnace safety tips is to make sure your carbon monoxide detectors are working as they should. Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, and having a leak can be deadly. Carbon monoxide is odorless and cannot be detected through smell. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms should have their batteries changed at least once a year, ideally, before winter arrives.
Change Air Filters
Any list of furnace safety tips would be incomplete without mentioning furnace filters. These should be cleaned or changed on a regular basis. Not only will they help your furnace run at peak efficiency, but a clean filter also prevents your furnace from being overloaded and causing a failure due to something overheating. Once the colder weather arrives and your furnace is in use more frequently, any dust and bacteria that has collected on the filter can be blown around your St. Louis home, reducing the quality of the air your breath.
Schedule a Furnace Check Up
The ultimate furnace safety tip is that you should never attempt to make any repair yourself. To confirm there are no health risks looming and your furnace is operating at peak efficiency, call the professionals. Galmiche & Sons have helped many St. Louis homeowners safely maintain their furnaces for years and our customers have been thankful for the reduction they have seen in their energy bills because of their regular furnace maintenance.
Learn More About Furnace Safety Tips to Keep Your Home Safe this Winter
Contact the heating and air conditioning experts at Galmiche & Sons today to learn more about furnace safety tips that you can follow to keep your family safe and your HVAC system running smoothly. We are also ready to assist with any other questions you may have and any of your HVAC needs!
