Suffolk County, NY had a freeze warning yesterday, which means it's finally time to crank up the heat and ensure your heating system is working properly. As the colder months approach, there is the potential to experience a puffback related to your heating system.
What is a puffback? Most of us have never heard of a puffback. A puffback occurs when an oil burner backfires, sending soot throughout your home or business. It can happen all at once, or more slowly and gradually.
Soot covers all areas of the home or business & may range from light to very heavy. Sometimes the disbursement of soot is so light & fine it appears to be ordinary dust. This "dust" however, can re-appear hours after being cleaned, there is often a strong odor of oil accompanying a puffback.
How can a puffback be prevented?
The best defense against a puffback is to have your oil burner inspected annually & kept in good repair. This is no guarantee against having a puffback, but it greatly reduces your risk.
Keep debris, animal hair or anything that could interfere with proper functioning away from your oil burner.
What to do if a puffback occurs?
Notify your insurance agent or company immediately. Have a qualified disaster restoration specialist begin cleaning all affected areas immediately. Soot travels & will re-appear if not
completely removed.
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