CSA International, a leading provider of product testing and certification services, offers the following tips to help prepare gas furnaces for the heating season:
Gas Furnace Maintenance ----------------------- - Keep warm air registers, return air openings, and space heaters or baseboards clear of furniture, rugs and drapes to allow free air movement. - Do not store combustible materials such as paper, chemicals, paint, rags and cleaning products near your gas furnace. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of your gas furnace. - Ensure that there is a free flow of air to the furnace. Keep the area immediately around your furnace clear by removing any obstructions. - Clean or replace your furnace filter frequently during the heating season. - Have a qualified heating contractor perform a yearly maintenance check of your furnace and venting system. - Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and lethal gas that can occur any time there is incomplete combustion or poor venting. Any home that contains combustion appliances such as a gas furnace should have a CSA International-certified carbon monoxide alarm installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you intend to purchase a new carbon monoxide alarm, be sure to look for one bearing the CSA International Certification Flame mark and CSA 6.19-01 reference mark.
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CSA International is a provider of product testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other products. Recognized in the U.S.,
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