3 Reasons to Check The Gas Pressure In Your Heating Unit

Why Should the Gas Pressure Valve be Checked?

The main reason to have your unit checked is to keep it running safely and smoothly. As heating units age small cracks can develop. This can lead to a very serious situation. Though it is normal for a small amount of carbon monoxide to be released a dirty unit could emit a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide. When this happens your health will be affected and you could need medical attention.

What Happens if the Pressure is too Low?

If the pressure is too low your appliances will not work correctly. It will cause them to work extra hard to complete its task and result in higher utility bills. This might not seem like a big deal until you realize that the furnace is not the only thing it affects. There is a good chance that your water heater, dryer and oven also work by gas. This will make a considerable change in your utility bill.

What Happens if the Pressure is too High?

When the pressure is too high it is very serious and needs to be tended to immediately. The only way to know for sure is to have your heating unit checked by a professional. If you do not have it checked and the pressure is too high it will lead to an explosion. The valve will eventually not be able to hold the pressure back and an explosions happens once it all releases. Rather than live in fear and concern for yourself and your family, it is easier to have a professional technician come in and check the pressure for you. This will allow you to live certain that you are safe.

With something as serious as this it is important to have your heating unit checked by a professional. Don’t chance overlooking something bychecking this for yourself. Safety and the proper functioning of your appliances is the top concern of a professional heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician. If your pressure is not correct they will be able to detect that and regulate it for you.

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