The HVAC supplier confirms that many units break down from dirty filter-related issues.
Many fires are reported during winter and are attributed to heating equipment. It has become so common that many people are urged to practice safety when using their heating devices. I have toddlers at home, and safety for my family and me is essential. I prefer electric heating systems because of their environmental impact; they are safer than their gas counterparts. Since we use a wireless thermostat to regulate the temperatures, I always turn down the heat from my phone whenever we are away from the house for several reasons. The first reason is an energy-saving tip, and the other reason is to control the electric heater and avoid the risk of overheating and causing fires. I received crucial advice once from an HVAC serviceman who had come to run heater maintenance on my electric heat pump. He told me never to plug the furnace in the extension cord because the cord could not handle the high voltage and would burn. Most homeowners do not know that a dirty filter can clog up and limit airflow in a heating unit, causing it to overheat and ignite, causing fires. The HVAC professional advises us to use HEPA filters and change them regularly to promote airflow and the unit’s proper function. The HVAC supplier confirms that many units break down from dirty filter-related issues. I recently upgraded my system from the local heating business, and when the heating technicians came to install the unit, they checked the fire alarms to confirm if they were functioning well. This is a new task the experts have started doing, especially during winter. Therefore practice safety this winter.