Depending on the type of furnace that you have in your home, it may vent one of two ways. Older furnaces or those with mid-grade efficiencies often vent through a chimney in the home, and new high efficiency units tend to vent directly out the side of the home. If your home uses a chimney as a vent, there are a few points you should consider when it comes to maintenance of this part of your heating system.
Venting System
As the venting system for combustion gases, chimneys are responsible for removing carbon monoxide from the furnace and safely expelling it outside the home. When the chimney suffers damage from lack of proper equipment and maintenance, this ability can be hindered. Crumbling chimneys are all too common in the Chicagoland area due to the extreme weather that we put up with, and if you have not had your chimney inspected, now is the time to call Four Seasons.
Corrosion and the Cost of Repairs
The chimney is often the perfect place for birds to set up a home, but the mess associated with this problem is much less severe when compared to the damage caused by rain and snow. Water damage within a chimney can lead to corrosion and literally chip years off the life of your chimney. The repair costs can quickly become outrageous, but there is one way to prevent these problems.
Chimney Caps and Liners
Have Four Seasons expertly fit your chimney with a cap and liner. The cap will divert pesky rodents and destructive water away from the inside of the chimney, and a properly fitting chimney liner ensures appropriate amounts of draft for your furnace or fireplace. Whenever you replace the heating system in your home, you must also make sure that your chimney is equipped to handle the draft needed for that particular furnace. With the help of Four Seasons, you can prevent thousands of dollars worth of damage to your chimney and ensure safe removal of carbon monoxide from the home
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