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- Place detectors on every level of your home
- Test monthly and replace batteries annually
- Replace units every 5-7 years</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Warning Signs
If anyone experiences headache, dizziness, nausea, or confusion that improves when leaving the house, suspect CO exposure and evacuate immediately.</h3><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">Fire Prevention</h2><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Maintain Clearance
Keep the area around your furnace clear of:
- Boxes and storage items
- Flammable liquids
- Laundry and fabric items
- Paper products</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Check the Flame
A healthy gas furnace flame is blue with a small yellow tip. A predominantly yellow or orange flame indicates incomplete combustion and requires service.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Inspect the Exhaust
Ensure the exhaust vent is clear and properly connected. Watch for rust, cracks, or separations.</h3><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">Essential Safety Maintenance</h2><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Annual Professional Inspection
Have your furnace inspected before each heating season. Technicians check:
- Heat exchanger integrity
- Gas connections
- Venting and exhaust
- Safety controls
- Overall operation</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Replace Filters Regularly
Clogged filters restrict airflow, causing overheating and potential safety shutoffs.</h3><h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-brutal-black mt-6 mb-3">Keep Vents Clear
Ensure nothing blocks supply or return vents, which can cause dangerous heat buildup.</h3><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">When to Call for Service</h2><ul class="list-disc pl-6 my-4 text-gray-700"><li class="mb-2">Contact a professional immediately if you notice:</li><li class="mb-2">Strange odors when the furnace runs</li><li class="mb-2">Yellow or flickering pilot light</li><li class="mb-2">Rust or cracks on the unit</li><li class="mb-2">Unusual noises</li><li class="mb-2">The system cycling on and off frequently</li><li class="mb-2">Visible soot around the furnace</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">Gas Leak Emergency</h2><p class="text-gray-700 mb-4">If you smell gas:
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2. Don't use your phone inside
3. Leave immediately with all occupants
4. Call 911 and your gas company from outside
5. Don't return until cleared by professionals</p><h2 class="text-2xl font-black text-brutal-black mt-8 mb-4">The Bottom Line</h2><p class="text-gray-700 mb-4">A well-maintained furnace is a safe furnace. Annual professional tune-ups, regular filter changes, and working CO detectors provide essential protection for your family.</p>6:["$","section",null,{"className":"bg-brutal-white py-12 md:py-16","children":["$","div",null,{"className":"max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4","children":[["$","div",null,{"className":"bg-gray-50 brutal-border p-8 md:p-12","children":["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none","dangerouslySetInnerHTML":{"__html":"$d"}}]}],"$Le"]}]}]
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