{"id":777,"date":"2012-01-27T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2012-01-27T13:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=777"},"modified":"2025-02-13T09:28:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T14:28:45","slug":"cranberry-heating-maintenance-advice-basic-heating-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/heating\/cranberry-heating-maintenance-advice-basic-heating-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Cranberry Heating Maintenance Advice: Basic Heating Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While you should schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/maintenance-plans\">yearly maintenance visit<\/a> with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/contact\">qualified HVAC technician<\/a> to check for any safety concerns, you can also reduce potential safety hazards in the heating system of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/pennsylvania\/cranberry-pa\">Cranberry<\/a> home. Whether you have a furnace, heat pump, or boiler, you can substantially decrease the chances of dangerous situations with a few minor routine tasks. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For additional insights, review our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/heating\/heating-efficiency-and-repair-prevention\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heating efficiency and repair prevention tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about how to better maintain your heating system, give Boehmer Heating &amp; Cooling\u00a0a call to speak with one of our expert HVAC technicians. Here are a few guidelines to get you started.<\/p>\n<h3>Ventilation in Forced-air Systems:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly vacuum and clean out your heating vents and fan blower.<\/li>\n<li>Check the condition of your chimney and vent pipe to make sure that none of the parts are damaged or show signs of deterioration.<\/li>\n<li>Test the thermostat occasionally to make sure your heating system is working at optimal levels. There could be a safety concern if your heater is not properly heating your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Heat Exchangers:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat exchangers should be inspected often to prevent carbon monoxide leaks. Check for any obvious issues, such as rust or other damages.<\/li>\n<li>The heat exchanger for furnaces should be inspected by a professional once a year in case there are hidden problems with the equipment, or if any of the components need to be replaced. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep your system running smoothly, explore our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/heating\/pro-tips-on-how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-furnace\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pro tips on how to extend the life of your furnace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Check the pilot light in gas furnaces for any flickers or changes in color. Have someone turn up the thermostat while you watch the light, but turn off the system for five minutes first. If there are any changes, there could be a problem with the heat exchanger. Call a professional if you suspect issues with your heat exchanger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Heating Equipment Inspections and Adjustments:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/heating\/boiler-system-installation\">Boilers<\/a> should be drained regularly to reduce sediment buildup, in addition to testing the water level safety controls. It\u2019s best to have a professional perform these tasks if you aren\u2019t sure how to do them on your own.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the temperature settings if you suspect that the heater isn\u2019t working properly, and if it doesn\u2019t work call a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/contact\">professional heating technician<\/a>, or if you aren\u2019t sure how to locate or adjust the controls.<\/li>\n<li>Check the overall equipment for cracks, rust, or any other obvious signs of damage or deterioration that could create safety hazards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to performing these tasks, call a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/pennsylvania\/cranberry-pa\">Cranberry\u00a0heating contractor<\/a> to inspect your heating system at least once a year. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For seasonal preparation tips, check out our guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/heating\/5-low-cost-ways-to-prep-your-home-for-winter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 low-cost ways to prep your home for winter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While you should schedule a yearly maintenance visit with a qualified HVAC technician to check for any safety concerns, you can also reduce potential safety hazards in the heating system of your Cranberry home. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[110,112,75,273,158,86],"class_list":["post-777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating","tag-allegheny-county","tag-carnegie","tag-cranberry","tag-heating","tag-heating-maintenance","tag-oakmont"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=777"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3313,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777\/revisions\/3313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}