Safety first, when the heat is on

An employee of United Home Comfort drains pipes while installing a geothermal heating and cooling unit at a home along Hull Prairie Road. (Photo: J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune)

Getting a home ready for winter should always include a visit from a licensed expert to give the furnace a tuneup, said Steve Fouts, president of United Home Comfort.
"It's a good way to detect gas leaks, carbon monoxide and dirt that can be a safety hazard," Fouts said. "Dirt can lead to delayed ignition and cause a fire,' he said.
Also important is for a resident to keep the area around a furnace free of combustible materials and make sure not to use a room where the furnace is located as a broom closet.
"Safety also extends to making sure there is a working carbon monoxide detector in the home," Fouts said.
United Home Comfort in Bowling Green is a sponsor in the Sentinel-Tribune's first-ever Outdoor Fun/Indoor Living Show to be held Oct. 26 at Bowling Green State University's Stroh Center.