While do-it-yourself home repairs are a great way to save money, there are some jobs that should always be left to the professionals. One of these tasks is furnace repair.
Amateur furnace repairs result in hundreds of injuries and deaths every year in the United States. Some of the most dangerous aspects of do-it-yourself furnace maintenance include:
Carbon Monoxide: In the last 10 years, here have been more than 100 carbon monoxide deaths – either resulting from carbon monoxide poisoning or fire – in the United States related to furnace or hot water heater issues. This is because do-it-yourselfers do not have a proper working knowledge of furnaces or furnace repair and thus run the risk of accidentally allowing carbon monoxide into the home.
Dirty Burners: If the burner on your furnace burns yellow instead of white or blue, this could be an indicator that there is dirt in the burner. The safest way to deal with this issue is to contact a furnace repair technician. If you attempt to fix the problem yourself, you run the risk of starting a fire.
Gas Leak: Homeowners who try to re-light an extinguished pilot light on their furnace are in danger of causing an explosion.
So please leave the furnace repairs to the professionals.
If you are experiencing any trouble with your furnace, heat pump or air conditioning system, give Clean Air Heating and Air Conditioning a call. We will send out a certified technician to diagnose the problem and give you an honest assessment.
We service and repair all major makes and models, including Trane, Bryant, Carrier, Goodman and York.
If you have any questions about Furnace Maintenance and Repair or wish to schedule and assessment, please contact Clean Air by calling 1-866-934-6782 or click here today!
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