If you have been told by an HVAC contractor that their “indoor air quality testing” also covers carbon monoxide, it is time to STOP and look a little closer. While both terms get thrown around together, indoor air quality (IAQ) and carbon monoxide (CO) are not the same thing, and treating them like they are […]
Indoor Air Quality vs. Carbon Monoxide: Do Not Confuse the Two Read More »
If you are a victim of an ongoing downdraft that causes your water heater or boiler pilot light to go out or the spill switch to trip off due to sudden sporadic downbursts that have no warning. There’s nothing more frustrating than replacing part after part and still not solving the problem. I’ll show you
The Consequences Of Chimney Downdrafts Read More »
I got a call a couple months ago month from a lady who wanted to schedule a time to have her two boilers checked and cleaned at her duplex. I explained that early September is not an ideal time to check the boilers because the weather is still hot. The lady paused and said, “I
Is My Boiler Steam Or Hot Water? Read More »
Combustion gas spillage out of any fossil fuel-burning appliance is dangerous. Depending on the home or building situation, spillage can happen in a couple ways. Many HVAC technicians who service heating equipment miss this problem. I’ve witnessed it on the job quite a few times first hand. Recently I came across a Valiant natural gas
What is high draft? Read More »
Do you know that you could be getting exposed to deadly levels of carbon monoxide poisoning every day and don’t even know it’s affecting you? Are you aware that being regularly exposed to small amounts of CO (carbon monoxide) can cause serious health risks? Here is some important information about the dangers of carbon monoxide
Carbon Monoxide In Your Kitchen Read More »
A combustion analysis is a critical part of a thorough preseason inspection of boilers furnaces and water heaters. But this essential part of the heating system safety check gets overlooked frequently by plumbers and HVAC technicians. A proper flue gas test finds problems that can get severe sooner than later. Here’s what can happen if
Do You Really Need A Combustion Analysis? Read More »
Carbon Monoxide Safety Check
