How to Identify and Avoid Heating Hazards
Broken and faulty heating systems can lead to hazards, so it's important for homeowners to be aware of warning signs of these risks as well as ways to help prevent them. This blog post will discuss these dangers, as well as how to identify and help avoid them.
Spotting Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is an invisible gas that can be very dangerous. Common symptoms and health issues associated with carbon monoxide poisoning include dizziness, weakness, nausea, headaches, and vomiting. A good way to catch a carbon monoxide leak is by installing a carbon monoxide detector that sounds an alarm if one is detected. So, if these symptoms are noticed or the alarm goes off, household members should evacuate immediately.
Annual heating maintenance is an important step in helping avoid malfunctioning furnaces and heaters that leak carbon monoxide. Maintenance should be scheduled annually with a professional so they can identify and fix any issues that could lead to a leak.
Signs of Mold
Mold growth can also occur due to issues with the heating system. If there is mold inside the heating system, it can migrate to the air ducts, causing it to disperse throughout the home and affect the health of residents. It can cause allergy symptoms like sneezing and coughing and cold symptoms like stuffy noses or sore throats. Another way to identify mold growth is by the musty smell. There may also be mold visible near the air vents and ductwork.
Routine heating maintenance can also help prevent issues with the system that can lead to mold growth, allowing technicians to catch and prevent issues with the condensate drain line or other parts of the system that can lead to mold.
Signs of Overheating
Overheating furnaces and heaters can cause risks like carbon monoxide leaks and fires, so it's important that they are caught early so heater repair can be done and that homeowners help prevent them. Common signs of overheating are a burning smell, unusual noises like humming, and frequent cycling, where the system turns on and off quickly.
To prevent a heater or furnace from overheating, homeowners must change the air and furnace filters regularly, usually at least once every three months, and provide proper ventilation. Regular heating tune-ups and maintenance will also help prevent overheating and the risks it can lead to.
About Elite Comfort Systems
Elite Comfort Systems is a trusted heating and air conditioning company serving the Brentwood area. They offer emergency services and transparent pricing. Call them for heating repair and maintenance services in Brentwood, CA.
