Home Heating System Safety

Home inspectors are usually hired when someone is looking to move and wanting to ensure the house they are buying or selling is up to par. This means these inspectors are the last line before a sale to point out any problems or safety concerns. In this series of blogs we will talk about a few of the most frequently discovered safety hazards that certified home inspectors come across and how to handle them.

One of the most common and dangerous problems found is an old or poorly maintained heating system. Broken or cracked pipes, blocked exhaust flumes and unusable control knobs should all be fixed. These can cause fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and other health issues that can be detrimental to you and your families health.

To prevent these problems keep your furnace and other heating system part in good working order. This includes regular service, cleaning vents and other parts of any dust buildup that could catch fire and updating when necessary. Replacing your central heating system can be expensive however, a more efficient system will save money in the long term and a safe heating system will provide peace of mind.

Selling your home? By repairing and updating these systems, you give yourself another selling point on which to base your homes price. A home’s safety can be a large deciding factor to potential buyers so replacing unsafe systems is a good investment. By replacing potential hazards you can also protect yourself from legal action should anything go wrong after the house has been sold.

Homes require a large amount of upkeep. By maintaining your home’s heating system you take steps to protect your family as well as become more appealing to future buyers.