Natural gas furnaces need enough space and airflow to run correctly.
Your furnace can get too hot if it doesn’t have enough room. It also makes it hard for our technicians to perform furnace repair.
Regular furnace maintenance is crucial to keep your equipment operating well. An annually serviced furnace may work more efficiently, which could lower your utility costs.
Maintenance often helps us notice problems before they begin. This could help lower future repair expenses and potentially lengthen the life of your system.
So how much area should your system really have?
How Much Space Does My Furnace Need?
If you’re remodeling your basement or enclosing your furnace room, you should take a look at manufacturer directions and Kirbyville and the Branson area statutes for clearance rules.
As a general recommendation, your heater should be 30 inches away from furnace room walls on all sides. This allows our service experts to comfortably replace it.
You also need to check the space has enough airflow and ventilation, especially if you have an aging furnace with a metal flue.
This kind of furnace draws combustion air from the surrounding location. If there’s not enough air, dangerous gas fumes and toxic carbon monoxide could flow back into your home.
If your furnace is positioned in a little room with a gas water heater, you may need to put in more openings. This could involve a fully louvered door or vents in the walls.
Uncertain if your furnace or water heater has enough ventilation? We can assist you!
You don’t need to consider airflow and ventilation as much if you have a newer, high-efficiency furnace with PVC piping. Your system uses one pipe as an exhaust vent and the other to draw in air.
Keep Combustible Materials Away from Your Furnace
Although furnace rooms double as laundry and storage space, you should keep yours free of things that could be fire hazards.
This includes:
- Clotheslines
- Cleaning or laundry products
- Gasoline, paint or paint thinner
- Rags and papers
- Wood scraps and sawdust
- Used filters
If you have a cat, situate your litter box elsewhere. Cat urine contains ammonia, which could deteriorate your furnace’s heat exchanger. Plus, the furnace could move the smelly odors all over your home.
You should also routinely clean near your furnace to prevent dust from developing.
Request Expert Furnace Service
Whether you want furnace replacement or routine maintenance in Kirbyville and the Branson area, Branson HVAC, LLC can expertly handle your needs. Our highly trained technicians can work on any HVAC model or brand.
Call us at (417) 544-4430 or use our online scheduler to request an appointment right away.
