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With
2 high snow total storms week we would like to remind everyone to check
your Heating Appliance Vents.
Many of todays new (HE) High Efficiency
Direct Vent Furnaces & Water Heaters Vent to the outside in
different ways then old systems.
Most vents are installed just above the
foundation walls around the sill plates. These vents can quickly become
blocked by high snow totals or snow that falls from the roof.
The
systems should shut down if a blockage is detected. In the event
it does not Carbon Monoxide (CO) can back up into the structure causing
harmful of fatal CO Levels.
The same care should be used with Natural
Gas or Propane Regulators. Snow and Ice can cause damage to the Pressure
Regulators if blocked. In some cases Gas & Propane Leaks along with
broken Pipes are possible.
If you suspect a CO Problem or Gas Type
Emergency call 911 as these can be serious issues. When clearing snow
& ice from these areas use caution as most of these small parts are
delicate. Never use a Snowblower to clear these areas. A shovel or car
snow brush will be sufficient. - 2/15/14 (WXBG)
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