High Efficiency Gas Heating Units

By Author: Glen Kellogg
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Each and every year, destructive chimney fires fires are started due to unsafe and deteriating flues or improper use of the fireplace. Fires can be prevented, so long as certain safety precautions are taken.
Always be sure that the area near your fireplace is free from debris and clutter. A fireplace can be a warm and inviting place to be, but it can also pose serious danger. Make every effort to keep newspaper, kindling, and firewood away from burning embers. Always use a fireplace screen to prevent those burning embers from leaping out of the fireplace.

If you have installed a new high efficiency gas heating system, it is code in most states to have a new stainless steel liner installed.The reason being, is that these new high efficiency units throw more heat into the room and less heat goes up the chimney. This is great news for the homeowner but the down side is that more acidic condensation will build up in the flue causing it to break down and corrode. Installing a 316Ti or a AL 29C Stainless Steel Chimney Liner Kit will let you rest easy at night, knowing you are safe from carbon monoxide poisening resulting ...
... from a faulty chimney.
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You should also inspect your flue and chimney on an annual basis. Over the summer months, a bird may have decided to nest in your chimney. That nest could prevent the smoke from exiting your home. The nest could possibly catch fire, or it might cause your home to fill with smoke. Either way, it is not an ideal situation. Creosote is a flammable material that will build up in your chimney over time, so you will also need to have it cleaned every year or so.

Another thing to be mindful of is the amount of wood you are burning at any given time. A fire can grow out of control quite easily and the more wood you use, the more heat and flames will be produced. Do not overload your fireplace. Be extra careful not to burn anything other than wood are a manufactured fire log. Newspapers or garbage are very dangerous when burned in a fireplace. Think smart.

Just in case, always keep a fire extinguisher close at hand. A fire can get out of control very fast, and you may not have time to go looking for a fire extinguisher when you need one most. Also, ensure that your home is equipped with smoke alarms. If your smoke alarms are powered by batteries, be sure to change them every few months. Ideally, they should be hard-wired into the electrical system of your home.

Never, under any circumstances, leave your fire unattended. Always keep your children away from the fire, and explain to them the danger that it poses. You can even visit your local fire hall to obtain a video on fire safety that is geared towards children. Make sure that you do not go to bed unless the fire has burned out. By following these simple tips, you and your family can get cozy in front of the fireplace for years to come.
Glen Kellogg is a certified chimney professional that has single hanidly revolutionize the do it yourself chimney repair industry.