When your furnace kicks in this fall, take a minute to check the exhaust.
Most furnaces vent from the side of the house. Over the summer, landscape growth, leaves, or debris can block the outlet. Once winter arrives, ice and snow add to the problem.
Clear venting isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about safety. Proper airflow ensures your furnace runs as designed and, more importantly, allows deadly carbon monoxide (CO) to escape. Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of combustion. It’s colorless, odorless, and lethal. Too many tragic stories involve families who never knew CO was present until it was too late.
Last year’s vent condition:
This fall’s vent check:
Beyond keeping vents clear, how else can you protect your home and family from carbon monoxide? A professional inspection can uncover cracks, blockages, or other faults in your system.
A carbon monoxide detector is your best line of defense. Mechanical Extremes researched the market and chose a model far more sensitive than most store-bought options—capable of detecting dangerous CO levels earlier, giving your family extra time to act.
Your safety comes first. Contact Mechanical Extremes to schedule a system inspection and ask about our recommended CO detector. A few precautions today could prevent a tragedy tomorrow. (517) 812-2484.
