With winter just around the corner, many will soon be firing up their gas furnaces for the first time since last winter. A properly functioning furnace can be a safe and efficient device, but an old leaky furnace can be dangerous! Gas leaks can develop at piping joints, shut-off valves, and inside the furnace itself. Exhaust flue pipes can become obstructed and heat exchangers can develop rust holes, resulting in carbon monoxide leaking into living areas. Air Design Systems highly recommends installing carbon monoxide detectors in every house with any type of gas appliance. They look and sound similar to a smoke detector and can be purchased at most hardware stores or home improvement centers. A good preventive maintenance check up on the furnace can help make sure the burners are clean and the fuel/air mixture is correct. The internal safety devices will also be checked to make sure the furnace is safe and functioning properly.
Be prepared this winter season and call Air Design Systems today to schedule your winter maintenance on your heating unit.
Visit www.airdesignhvac.com or call 202-COOL for more information on preventive maintenance.
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