Winter Furnace Safety Tips
Winter Furnace Safety Tips
It’s time to crank up the furnace and savor that odor of charred dust with the first blast of warm air and you may have changed the filters at the onset of autumn. Don’t worry, the smell will quickly dissipate but aside from routine filter maintenance, there are some important tips to keep in mind to ensure your family’s safety during the fall and winter months. For starters, that burning smell is nothing to be alarmed about. Dust accumulates in your furnace during the spring and summer, and when you turn the unit on again in the fall, the dust burns off. The odor will go away in a few hours. Of course, if that burning smell lingers or gets worse, then have your furnace checked out.
Here Are Some Other Safety Tips
Remove Clutter
Keep the area around your furnace clear of furniture, boxes, paint, cleaning supplies, and other potentially flammable objects. These items can easily ignite if they become overheated.
Change The Filters
Install Carbon Monoxide Monitors
You should already have these mounted in the upper floors of your home, but it’s a good idea to also install one in the furnace area. Be sure to change the batteries regularly.