Home Safety - Home Comfort Blog
Dryer Vents as Part of Your HVAC System
Posted by Chad Peterman on Friday, January 20, 2012
Have you ever wondered why your clothes are taking twice as long to dry? Have you cleaned the filter and you still don’t see any improvement? This is likely due to a clogged dryer vent. Your dryer is vented to the outside through metal pipe and if this pipe is clogged, it can cause your dryer to malfunction.
Getting your dryer vent cleaned every so often is a service that can both keep your dryer running efficiently and safely. At Peterman, we offer a dryer vent cleaning that is sure to keep your system functioning properly. We use a machine and a long hose with a brush on the end that we insert into your dryer vent. The machine makes the hose and brush spin to break up any debris that is in your dryer vent. The brush also pulls out this debris so it is no longer in your system.
Space Heater Safety Tips
Posted by Chad Peterman on Monday, December 12, 2011
Have you ever used a space heater at home or work to keep warm during the cold winter months? If so, there are a number of safety principles that you should keep in mind to keep yourself and everyone around you out of danger. Space heaters can be a very dangerous piece of equipment if not properly used. Listed below are tips that you and your family can use to prevent an accident while using a space heater.
Furnace Repair Greenwood: Keep Me Safe From Carbon Monoxide
Posted by Chad Peterman on Monday, November 21, 2011
With cold weather on the horizon, undoubtedly people will be spending more time indoors. The weather change will also prompted people to turn on pieces of equipment in their homes that use gas to function. Gas can open the door for potential carbon monoxide exposure in the home if this equipment is not functioning properly. It is imperative that people ensure their space heaters, gas stoves, gas furnaces, and all other gas-powered pieces equipment are working efficiently.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be toxic to humans. The danger with CO is a person can be exposed to the gas and be totally unaware. Even low levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause flu-like symptoms and headaches for a person. Increased exposure can cause varying symptoms based on a person’s age, overall health, how much CO they have been exposed to, and for how long.