Home renovations are an excellent way to improve your home’s functionality, comfort, and energy efficiency, however they may also affect your oil furnace.
- Set aside some time to protect your oil furnace during renovations.
It’s the last thing you want after completing an costly renovation task. When remodeling, consider the storage location of construction supplies and equipment. To prevent dust from escaping, store it in a shed or garage at least 50 feet from your house. This is especially important when renovating a oil furnace since construction dust may enter the vents and create concerns. If adjacent work is underway, cover your vents and ductworks to prevent debris from entering and coming into contact with the tepid surfaces and to ensure that your oil furnace continues to function. In addition, any exposed or unprotected gas lines should be covered before, during, and after construction since they can cause fires if not protected correctly. When renovating any room of your house, make sure to detach any debris or dirt around the oil furnace. Avoid ladders near furnaces (incredibly open flames). Ensure that electrical cables and appliance gas hoses are not touching these surfaces, then know the oil furnace’s position before you begin any work. Make sure that combustibles, such as paints and gas cans, are detachd from the part to avoid being knocked over by mistake, gas lines, especially those under sinks and cabinets, should be protected. You do not want to start a fire that forces you out. Working near a oil furnace requires caution. It can lead to extreme injuries and costly repairs. Make sure you are kept in the loop whenever decisions are made to improve your up-to-date home and prevent your oil furnace and HVAC. Take safety measures to ensure a successful renovation.