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Ensure Your Furnace Is Venting Properly 

Now is a good time to service your furnace. With warmer weather just around the corner, you will want to turn off your furnace with the confidence that when winter comes around again, it will work properly. Northeastern Chimney is there for you. Our professional technicians will clean out and check for proper functioning.

If your furnace is not venting properly, there are safety issues involved. If your furnace is not venting correctly, there can be serious safety issues, such as carbon monoxide poisoning and house fires.

fireplace inspecctions in Tolland CtHow Do I Know If There Is An Issue?

  • Moisture. If the furnace is not venting, you will see moisture on your windows on a cold day. Furnace fumes are moist. When the furnace isn’t venting outside, the moisture accumulates in the house.
  • Backdraft. When the furnace isn’t getting airflow, the fumes will be brought back into the home. Some of the causes of backdraft:
    • The flue size may not be large enough for your unit.
    • There may be an obstruction in the flue. 
    • There is a negative airflow. 
  • Rust on your unit. Due to the moisture in the air, your unit will start to rust. Watch for the development of rust. 
  • Improper alignment. If your unit is on a slope the condensation won’t drain properly. 

Our team can help with all these issues including realigning your furnace to work properly.

What Can I Do To Prevent Poor Ventilation?

  • Regular maintenance which includes an annual inspection of your furnace. Our technicians at Northeastern Chimney are trained in proper furnace repair and cleaning. 
  • Install a CO detector. Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, and colorless gas. The most common causes of carbon monoxide poisoning are incorrectly installed or poorly ventilated or maintained appliances.  Installing a CO detector will alert you if there are any concerns.
  • Visual assessment. With the information above, you have an idea now as to what to look for. Take a look at your furnace. Be sure you aren’t seeing an excessive amount of moisture around the unit. Check to see if the furnace is starting to rust. If you see any of these it is time to call Northeastern Chimney. 

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Annual Inspections and Regular Cleanings

All vented heating units in your home should be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis. This will give you peace of mind that you have done everything possible to keep your family safe and your units operating efficiently. Remember that any appliance that needs venting can become blocked. This causes the possibility of a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. A clean venting system will give you better performance and run much more efficiently.

Now is the time to contact us at Northeastern Chimney. We are here to help with your appointment. Our technicians will work with your schedule.

Contact Northeastern Chimney to schedule your inspection or cleaning soon. We service Hartford, Tolland, and Litchfield Counties. All our chimney technicians are trained and qualified. We are active in the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG).

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