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When it comes to gas-burning heaters, they share several of the same components. Likewise, they also share several of the same common repair issues. We\u2019re looking at gas furnaces and gas fireplaces in particular in this post. Since working with gas can be dangerous, always get in touch with a professional if you notice any worrisome problems.<\/p>\n
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When starting up your fireplace or furnace for the first time in the fall, it\u2019s not uncommon for the burners to ignite dust, dirt, and pet dander. This creates a distinct odor that may circulate through the home for a few hours. Rest assured, however, that there\u2019s no harm in this odor.<\/p>\n
If this smell persists while using a gas furnace, it could be an indication that it\u2019s time to replace the air filter.<\/p>\n
In gas-burning appliances, it\u2019s not uncommon for strange noises to follow\u2014especially if you haven\u2019t had regular maintenance performed on the system. Strange noises are almost always an indicator that something is wrong with one of the components in the system. It\u2019s best to have it checked by a heating repair expert in Clifton, NJ<\/a> than to ignore it.<\/p>\n Ensuring proper ventilation is one of the most important parts of owning a gas-burning appliance. Without it, deadly carbon monoxide can leak into your home and endanger your family. Any home that uses these appliances needs to have carbon monoxide detectors installed in the home, but preventing the leaks from happening in the first place is always ideal.<\/p>\n Ventless Fireplace: <\/strong>While some gas fireplaces don\u2019t use any vents at all, that doesn\u2019t mean they can be carelessly operated. Some states have even outlawed these types of fireplaces because of the danger. But as long as you operate them properly, there\u2019s little issue with them.<\/p>\n Vented Fireplaces and Gas Furnaces: <\/strong>These appliances will use a flue pipe to send any exhaust into the outdoors. And of course, fireplaces can be installed with a chimney to complete that aesthetic appearance, but one must always remember to open the flue or chimney damper before burning.<\/p>\n When gas appliances fail to operate, it\u2019s almost always due to one of the various starting components. While not difficult to fix, they can become worn out over time and will need maintenance or replacement. At other times, it could be a simple operational issue.<\/p>\n When it comes to gas-burning heaters, they share several of the same components. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[193,129,103],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/851"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=851"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/851\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":854,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/851\/revisions\/854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
Ventilation and Carbon Monoxide Risks<\/h2>\n
Starting Components<\/h2>\n
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Got an issue with your gas appliances? Contact MarGo Plumbing Heating Cooling Inc. today<\/a> to schedule a service.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"