Home heating maintenance tips
It’s very important to make sure your manufactured home furnace
operates safely and efficiently during winter weather. You can perform
many routine furnace maintenance jobs, while other procedures are best
handled by a qualified repair person. Most furnace manufacturers
recommend a professional inspection of fuel lines, safety controls,
burner and flue pipe every year. Your utility company may provide a free
inspection.
You should replace disposable furnace filters regularly. Remove and
wash, brush or vacuum permanent filters. Remove the cover of the
thermostat and vacuum away dust and dirt. Check the exhaust vent from
furnace. Clear obstructions like leaves or animal nests from the vent
pipe. Keep roof exhaust vents clear of excess snow build-up.
Inspect blower motor. Vacuum any accumulated dirt. Inspect V-belt and
pulleys for wear. If the belt moves more than an inch when you push it,
tighten it. Check air intake. Most manufactured home furnaces draw
combustion air from beneath the home, so keep four to six vents in the
skirting to allow free air passage.
Check flue assembly for alignment and rigidity. It should run in a
straight line from the top of furnace through the ceiling. Be sure the
flue is attached to the furnace collar. Check to make sure there is no
loose wiring near the flue. If there is wiring in the flue area, move
and secure it well away from the flue pipe.
Carpeting in furnace compartment should be removed and replaced with
fireproof material. Some manufactured home furnaces have wire mesh in
front of the stack to prevent storage on top of the furnace. If this
mesh is missing, replace it.
Play it safe and observe proper maintenance and safety rules before
starting your furnace, space heater, fireplace or wood stove this
winter.
Finally, don’t forget to check your fire extinguishers and smoke
detectors. Keep one fire extinguisher in the kitchen and another near
the furnace. Use a multiple-purpose dry chemical extinguisher suitable
for use on Class A, B and C fires. Small home fire extinguishers operate
only five to ten seconds, so take careful aim before using. Test your
smoke detectors often to be sure they’re operational, and replace
batteries before the weather gets cold. You should have one detector
located high on the wall or ceiling adjacent to your bedroom areas and
another in the kitchen.
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