Carbon
Monoxide emission is the talk of the town these days. The impact of carbon
monoxide emission is a concern for many socialists for good reasons and it is
high time we acted upon it. Thankfully, the HVAC companies are
much more concerned about the carbon monoxide emission along with providing
ample heating and cooling. Here’s what you need to know about preventing Carbon
Monoxide emission poisoning by handling your HVAC system issues.
Tips to prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning
1.
Inspection of the Chimney for Efficiency & Safety
is a must
Chimney is not a part of modern heating and air
conditioning system, more specifically, the heating part. However, there
are still some households who use chimneys for heating there for. Despite being
cheap in action, these chimneys are a great contributor to the overall carbon
monoxide emission. However, their contribution is exponentially increased when
they are clogged.
This clogging can be caused by several factors like bird’s
nest, dirt and debris. Also, make sure you don’t let stool buildup since they
are a fire hazard.
Using the flashlights, you can check whether the chimney is
clogged or not and then take necessary actions regarding it. Make sure the flue
dampers seals properly, opens properly and closes properly. This is not only
about minimizing carbon monoxide efficiency. When the damper doesn’t seal
properly, they let a big amount of heat disperse from your chimney, costing you
more for energy consumption.
While you are at the chimney checking phase, make sure to
inspect the glass floor for any cracks that need to be fixed. Check if the gas
logs are well-positioned or not. Lastly, turn the gas off at the “shut off”
valve to check the igniter. Remember, any precautions and safety measures you
take right now will only help the furnace work more efficiently for the rest of its
life.
2.
Check if your HVAC Air Vents are providing proper airflow
When you move to a new house or buy new furniture, there
is a possibility that you covered the heat vent. To ensure you are not wasting
the heat produced by a Heat Pump or a furnace,
you need to check for blocked airflow passages. Same goes for the air
conditioning. To ensure you are not wasting energy on your air conditioner,
you need to clear the air ducts path. Also, to allow the air to pass smoothly,
you need to go through regular air
duct cleaning.
Check both supply registers to ensure heat is blowing out of your furnace properly.
3.
Install the alarms & detectors for Carbon Monoxide
These Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors are very close to the
usual smoke detectors we have in our home. The difference is instead of the smoke,
it detects Carbon Monoxide. In a sense, these detectors are much more important
than smoke detectors. You can see smoke or smell it. But CO has no color or
smell. So, even if your home is filling with CO, you cannot know unless it is
too late. That’s why CO is called silent killer. That’s why Carbon Monoxide
detectors are far more important than smoke detectors.
Install CO detectors to your home next time when you call
HVAC experts for AC installation or AC Repair.
But your responsibility doesn’t end there. After the installation, you need to test
the detectors at least once a month. Note that, chances of death by long but
subtle exposure to CO is greater than short yet extreme CO poisoning. So, don’t
take the CO alarm warnings lightly.
4.
Replace the batteries every once in a while
Installing the Carbon Monoxide detectors, it is crucial that
you replace the batteries every once in a while, along with checking the alarm.
Many HVAC system specialists think of replacing the batteries in every 4 months. But just to be safe, you need to replace them at least twice in a year, that is, after 6 months.
5.
Schedule routine maintenance
To ensure Carbon Monoxide poisoning doesn’t go off the
charts, it is mandatory to have your heating and cooling system, which include,
air conditioning units, heat pump or gas furnace, air ducts and detectors. Remember,
routine maintenance of Carbon Monoxide is as important as AC
maintenance & repair.
An expert HVAC technician will inspect for safety &
ventilation, operation as well as mechanical maintenance. With routine
maintenance as well as through annual checkup, a furnace will last
for 2 – 3 decades or even more. So, never take AC Services & Maintenance,
CO detector checkup and routine inspection for granted.
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