Family Comfort
  • home
  • services
  • idea gallery
  • prices
  • blog
  • contact
  • promotions
  • fireplaces

Clear snow from all outside vents

2/19/2014

0 Comments

 
Snow, snow and more snow..when will it end? 
Picture
Remembering to clear our sidewalks, walkways, cars and driveways of snow and ice is a no brainer. We have city bi-laws, neighbours, stuck cars and slippery surfaces constantly reminding us to do what is necessary.
What is often forgotten, are the vents from all of our power vented natural gas equipment. In order to operate efficiently and safely, natural gas equipment must be able to vent freely to the outside of our homes. When venting becomes buried and covered in snow, it is not able to supply the equipment with the fresh air it needs to operate. Most of these appliances are outfitted with safety switches, which will shut the equipment down in a case of faulty venting, but not all. Equipment that continues to operate with compromised venting, can lead to a house or building being filled with carbon monoxide, a dangerous and potentially lethal situation. 

When the snow begins to accumulate, ensure that all outside vents are cleared of snow, and check them often. Even if it hasn't snowed recently, a windy day can cause drifting which can also lead to buried vents. Keep your vents clear, and check your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they are fully operational.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Family comfort is dedicated to servicing your heating and natural gas needs here in beautiful Hamilton, Ontario and the greater Golden Horseshoe. Thanks for stopping by!

    Archives

    January 2015
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013

    Categories

    All
    Barbecue Annual Cleaning
    Barbecue Basic Cleaning
    Barbecue Season
    Best Gas Fitters In Hamilton
    Black Bean And Corn Chili
    Buying A Used Fireplace
    Carbon Monoxide
    CDV70
    Chimney Liner
    Continental CHD4
    Direct Vent Insert
    Ebay
    Energy
    Facts About Natural Gas
    Fireplace
    Fireplace Clean And Service Special
    Fireplace Installation
    Fireplace Service
    Golden Horseshoe
    Hamilton
    Head Gas Tech
    Healthy Banana Oat Cookies
    High Protein Snack
    Ice Storm
    Kijiji
    Kingsman IDV33
    Leak Test
    Licensed Gas Techician
    Lyric Thermostat
    Mercaptan
    Mexican Hot Chocolate
    Napoleon
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas Barbecue
    Nut Free Cookies
    On Demand Hot Water Heater
    Outdoor Fireplace
    Outdoor Grilliing
    Patio Flames
    Patio Heater
    Power Outage
    Promotional Offers
    Propane Vs Natural Gas
    Recalls
    Reputable Gas Tech
    Rinnai
    Tankless Hot Water Heater
    Tape Your Old Batteries
    TSSA
    Valor
    Vegan Cornmeal Pancakes
    Zone Heating

    RSS Feed


info@yourfamilycomfort.com
office:  905-393-4836
mobile:
289-680-8436
Hamilton, Ontario
Follow @family_comfort
view map

HomeStars Review Our Work
© Family Comfort  2014 all rights reserved. Hamilton Ontario                                                                                                                   contact  -  ideas  -  blog  -  services  -  prices