Winter in Temple/Belton isn’t done yet. Mother Nature can often be unpredictable. While it can be nice one day, the next day could change to snow. When this take place, you can help elude the need for unforeseen furnace service by taking certain precautions.
The exhaust from both conventional furnaces and high-efficiency furnaces is directed outside of your house. However, there is a difference between these two. High-efficiency furnaces also pull fresh air from the outside into your house, which means it’s important for air to be able to transfer freely to ensure proper and safe operation.
Sometimes the intake and exhaust pipes of high efficiency units exit through the side of your home or vertically through the roof. When this is the situation, you’re at risk of having heavy snowfall bury them, which will obstruct the free flow of air your high-efficiency furnace needs. (Don’t panic, though. High efficiency furnaces are planned to automatically shut off if these pipes are blocked.) To avoid air flow obstruction during a heavy snowfall, be sure to:
- Make sure there’s a 3-foot/1-meter clearance near your intake and exhaust pipes.
- Look at the area regularly and clear any snow that has fallen into the cleared area.
We know the weather in Temple/Belton can change on a daily basis during the last few weeks of winter and that weather can effect the operation of your furnace. If you want us to check out any areas around your home or if you need answers to any questions, call Bell Air Conditioning Inc in Temple/Belton at 254-307-9572. Your family’s safety and comfort are our top priorities.