Your chimney is vital to your furnace and boiler’s safe and efficient operation. It is an essential exhaust system that effectively vents smoke and potentially hazardous combustion byproducts away from your living spaces. Often, a single chimney serves multiple floors, accommodating the flues for your furnace, boiler, and perhaps even a fireplace.
Like your fireplace or wood stove, the flue pipes connected to your furnace and boiler demand regular attention and maintenance. Neglecting these essential components can lead to a range of problems, from reduced efficiency to serious safety hazards. That’s why annual inspections, cleaning, and timely repairs are crucial to prolonging the lifespan of your central heating system and ensuring the safety of your home and family.
The Importance of Your Furnace Flue Liner
The furnace flue liner is a critical element in your central heating system. This protective covering is designed to contain the intense heat generated by your heating appliances in the chimney flue.
The liner deteriorates due to age, extreme temperature changes, and the corrosive residue from combustion gases. Damage to the flue liner can have serious consequences:
- Fire Hazard: Cracks or breaches in the liner allow the intense heat to escape into the chimney structure. It weakens the masonry, leading to structural damage and potentially increasing the risk of a chimney fire.
- Carbon Monoxide Exposure: A compromised flue liner can also leak deadly carbon monoxide exhaust into your home, posing a significant health risk to you and your loved ones.
Addressing any damage to your flue liner is essential to mitigate these hazards and ensure the efficient venting of your heating system. Horizon Chimney Services offers high-quality furnace flue repair, relining, and new liner installation throughout eastern Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island. These services are vital for maintaining the integrity of your chimney and safeguarding your home.
Furnace & Boiler Flue Inspections & Cleaning
Horizon Chimney Services offers a comprehensive range of services for your furnace and boiler, including:
Furnace Flue Inspections
Our certified technicians are dedicated to keeping your home safe and cozy with our annual furnace and boiler flue inspections. We follow the rigorous standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), thoroughly checking the condition of your furnace and boiler flue and liner. This ensures that everything not only runs efficiently but also meets all local building and safety codes. A well-maintained system means a happy home!
Flue Cleaning
Furnace and boiler flues accumulate corrosive and destructive combustion residue that not only increase fire risk and exposure to carbon monoxide, but can damage the flue liner. When cleaning the flue is necessary, our technicians will remove soot, creosote, and other debris that typically builds up in the flue and obstructs proper ventilation.
Blockage Removal
Obstructions in the flue pipe can cause an invisible and silent deadly threat – carbon monoxide poisoning. This colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas can cause headaches, nausea, and even death. Our technicians will clear any obstructions within the flue, such as small animals and debris that could hinder the safe passage of exhaust gases so they don’t back up into the house.
Red Tag Gas Appliance Service
Have you recently received a “red tag” from your gas company? Natural gas is a cost-effective and efficient fuel source for many heat-producing appliances in your home, including furnaces and gas boilers for central heating. However, when a gas appliance is damaged or malfunctions, it can pose a significant safety risk.
When your natural gas provider identifies a problem with one of your gas appliances, they will disconnect it and issue a “red tag.” This tag signifies that the appliance is unsafe to use and requires immediate attention. Horizon Chimney Services understands the urgency and potential danger associated with a red-tagged gas appliance and provides same-day appointments to diagnose and address the issue, restoring the safe operation of your heating system.
FOR FIRE, GAS LEAKS, OR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES – ALWAYS CALL 911 FIRST!
Heating Boiler Shutdown Service
When spring arrives, the warmer weather means it’s time to shut down and service the heating boiler so it will be ready for the next cold season. Whether used in residential or commercial settings for central heating, heating boilers require servicing at least once a year. This proactive maintenance helps significantly improve your heating system’s lifespan and overall efficiency. Additionally, many manufacturers require annual servicing to maintain a valid warranty. Scheduling this essential shutdown service with Horizon ensures your boiler operates at its best, protecting your investment.
Call Horizon for Furnace & Boiler Flue Inspections – Emergency Repairs
Horizon Chimney Services – Your Local Heating System Expert. With over three decades of experience, homeowners in Foxborough, MA, Franklin MA, Auburn MA, Cumberland RI, and surrounding areas have trusted our top-rated certified technicians for expert furnace and boiler central heating inspections, boiler shutdown and red tag emergency service. Our extensive experience and expertise ensure that we can solve your heating system problem with professionalism and quality workmanship. Contact Horizon Chimney Services to schedule your visit today!