Is Your Heating System Safe?

October 30, 2008

Most North Escambia residents turned on the heat for the first time this season during the past couple of days. For most, it was just flip the thermostat and enjoy as the warm air began to flow. But many of those people, even though they were warm and cozy, may have missed an important step…a heating system inspection.

“An inspection is important to make sure the system is clean and all of the safety features are working,” Durwin Unruh, owner of Casa Heating and Cooling in Walnut Hill, said. “You can rest assured at night after an inspection that your system is safe and running properly.”

It’s not just really old systems that can become unsafe. He said on Wednesday he inspected a system that was just seven years old that had a rust problem that could have been a serious safety problem for the owner.

An inspection, Unruh said, can be especially important on a gas system to make sure there are no carbon monoxide issues.

A system that is running properly can also save energy –and money — during the winter months.

“And if the system is over 10 years old, it’s time to start thinking about a new one,” Unruh said. “Systems today have a come along way in terms of safety and efficiency that can make replacing an old system worthwhile.”

Heating system inspections should be done by qualified companies that can be found in the local phone book. Unruh and Casa can be reached at 327-4684 or online at www.casaair.com.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Features, News