As we start to see more days that bring cooler weather, many of us are getting out HVAC systems switched over from air conditioning to heating. It is important that you have routine maintenance performed on your furnace to ensure there aren’t any problems with it. One serious problem that no homeowner wants to have in their home is a carbon monoxide leak. This is a serious concern and can put your family and loved ones at risk. Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning is here to talk about carbon monoxide leaks and how to avoid them.

How Does Carbon Monoxide Get Into a House?

If you have a gas-fired furnace, carbon monoxide is produced as a byproduct. Because your furnace is a completely closed and sealed appliance, you don’t have to worry about it getting into the air you breathe as your furnace works to pump the air out the flue and to the outdoors. When you have a crack in your heat exchanger, carbon monoxide leaking out can become a real problem. Another way that carbon monoxide can get into your home is if there is a leak somewhere in the flue or chimney.

How to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Leaks

There are some steps you can take to ensure there isn’t a problem with your furnace that can lead to a carbon monoxide leak.
– Change the Filter Regularly: If the air isn’t able to move throughout your system well, it can cause carbon monoxide issues. The best way to keep air moving is to change the filter regularly.
– Install the Furnace Properly: When your furnace is first installed, it needs to be done right or you could run into problems down the road. It needs to vent properly to get rid of carbon monoxide in your furnace.
– Annual Furnace Maintenance: One of the best ways to ensure you don’t have a carbon monoxide issue is to make sure you have routine maintenance performed each year. The thorough inspection of your entire furnace will find any repairs or potential problems you could have, including a cracked heat exchanger or leaky chimney.

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Because carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, you need to be aware of symptoms that come with carbon monoxide poisoning. You should have carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home as well to alert you if there is any in the air. Here are the symptoms that you should be aware of.
– Dizziness
– Nausea
– Vomiting
– Headache
– Trouble breathing
– Extreme fatigue

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If you haven’t had your furnace maintenance appointment scheduled and completed yet, you need to call on the professionals at Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning to come ensure your furnace is ready to keep you warm safely this winter. Our trusted technicians will look over your furnace with a fine toothed comb so you can know it is working properly. Call us today!