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Tips On Preventing Furnace Puffbacks

Written by Casey Shearns on . Posted in , .

Especially the New England area, heating your home during the winter months is of great importance. There are plenty of great options to choose from, and one of the more popular ones is a furnace! However, just because it’s effective doesn’t mean it’s completely void of problems. If you’ve ever encountered a furnace puffback before, you’ll likely know how damaging it can be! This doesn’t mean that the problem can’t be avoided. We give you our best tips on how to prevent furnace puff backs this winter below!

Yearly Inspections of Heating Systems

You’ll never know what the problem with your furnace is if you never get it examined. The more time you take between inspections, the more likely it is that a problem arises without your knowledge! You should always try to get your furnace and heating systems inspected once per year. The technician will be able to thoroughly clean and inspect your systems. Not only does cleaning your furnace help to prevent puffbacks, but an inspection can identify the earliest warning signs before they get any worse!

Watch For Oil Leaks

One of the best tips for preventing furnace puffbacks revolves around being on high alert. This is a problem that can arise without too much warning, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t signs you can’t look for along the way! One of the most telling signs that a puffback is starting to form is oil leaks around the piping systems and the burner. Oil is pretty easy to spot once you know what you’re looking for, so any leaks should jump out at you if you examine it closely. If you find any leaks, call a technician as soon as you can!

Be On The Lookout For Odors

A puffback isn’t something that smells particularly nice! If a puffback is forming within your furnace, you’ll be able to notice a distinct odor wafting throughout your room. This will be most apparent near your boiler or furnace room, so make sure you start there before fanning out to other areas of the house. If you can smell a distinct odor anywhere, it may be a good idea to get a professional to take a closer look at it.

Puffback Restoration with Soil-Away

When you notice damage from an oil furnace puffback in your home, it may feel hopeless at first. How are you going to restore your space to its original state? You can accomplish this by contacting Soil-Away! We’re New England’s leading experts in water, fire, and smoke damage restoration, being able to change a room from an outright disaster to one that never showed any signs of damage. To eliminate the damage that life’s greatest inconveniences cause, click here to contact us directly!

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