Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Maintaining An Outdoor Wood Furnace Properly

By Gary Phillips


During winter, temperatures usually drop below freezing in many parts of the country. If you do not have a reliable heating system, your plumbing may freeze. You will also be forced to shiver and curl up in bed due to the low temperatures. To ensure your home will be warm and comfy throughout summer, you must install a heating system. This can be an outdoor wood furnace or a normal oil, natural gas, electric or propane heater. Whatever the case, be sure to have the unit installed, maintained or repaired by a competent professional where necessary.

Firewood is the oldest heating fuel still in use today. It was there before coal and charcoal. Initially, this fuel was burned indoors but this proved to be inefficient, dangerous and inconvenient. After all, carbon monoxide produced after incomplete combustion can kill. The soot produced by burning firewood can also make your living room unsightly. A firewood-burning furnace solves all these problems.

All the combustion in this type of heater often take place outdoors. The heat is then transferred to air through the heat exchanger. This eliminates the risk of having the exhaust gases leaking to the air supply. All you need to have is enough firewood to last the winter. The firewood must be stored in a dry place to ensure snow melt does not dampen your fuel.

It is crucial to note that firewood is perhaps the cheapest heating fuel in existence. Some people also have access to cheap firewood. Since some places do not have access to natural gas, propane, heating oil and other conventional heating fuels, firewood may be the perfect option.

When searching for a suitable HVAC contractor to fix a faulty firewood-burning heater, there are several things you should consider. For starters, you need to check the experiences of the shortlisted firms. Only firms with years of experience in the industry and have been maintaining and repairing similar types of units for a long time should be accorded any special consideration.

Since you want to have a reliable contractor on standby at all times, it is recommended you compare the reliability, availability and response times of the shortlisted firms. You want a firm that can respond to your call in minutes. The ideal contractor must also be able to effectively fix or maintain your heater when you need the service.

If you would like to reduce the frequency of breakdowns and boost the performance of your equipment, it is crucial you maintain your unit on a regular basis. When properly-maintained, you can expect your unit to work flawlessly to meet your space-heating needs. During the maintenance, cleaning must be done to get rid of the soot build-up. Lubrication of moving parts should also be done.

Since different firms are going to charge different rates for their services, it is recommended you compare the rates charged by all the firms on your list. After all, you want affordable services. The ideal firm should also be insured and bonded. They should also offer all manner of guarantees.




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