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Fire Safety Tips

AAA Heating & Air Conditioning — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:43:39 +0000

Did you know that heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires each year? You can prevent them by following these tips from the National Fire Protection Agency:

Portable space heaters need to have a 36-inch clearance between them and anything that can burn. They also need to be turned off every time you leave the room or go to bed.
Only use a licensed heating contractor to install new furnaces or heat pumps in your home. They will be able to install them with the correct ventilation according to code, which will prevent fires.
Do not use your oven to heat your home
Have your wood & coal stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and furnace or heat pump inspected annually by a professional, and cleaned as often as is suggested.
If your power goes out, avoid using candles. Use flashlights instead.
Make sure your fireplace has a sturdy screen to prevent sparks from flying into the room.
Test your smoke alarms monthly and install a carbon monoxide alarm in a central location outside of each sleeping area.

Now Is The Best Time For A Precision Tune Up!

AAA Heating & Air Conditioning — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:39:16 +0000

Here at AAA Heating & Air Conditioning, we are running a mid-winter special on Precision Tune Ups so that you can make sure your furnace is in the best working condition this season. It is important to get Precision Tune Ups performed once (heating only) or twice (heating & cooling systems) a year to increase the longevity of your equipment, reduce utility bills, and help prevent future breakdowns.

Right now, we are offering $188 of Services for only $93! If you call and schedule by February 28, 2010, you will get:

23 Point Precision Tune Up that will fully clean, adjust, and reset your system to factory specs
Complete Carbon Monoxide Test
Free High Efficient Air Filter
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed—if you don’t think you’ve gotten an excellent value, you don’t pay us!

Call us at 253-630-9224 today to schedule your Precision Tune Up for only $93. However, make sure you call us before February 28, 2010 or our offer will have expired.

P.S. Don’t just take our word for it that you need annual Precision Tune Ups. Your utility company, The Center for Disease Control, and all heating & cooling manufacturers will also tell you how important it is.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

AAA Heating & Air Conditioning — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:07:56 +0000

As the temperatures fall, you need to be aware of possible sources of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. It is produced whenever any fuel, such as gas, wood, or charcoal, is burned. Your gas furnace is one source of CO that you really need to watch. The heat exchanger, which contains the CO within the furnace, can develop cracks over time and leak the gas into your home. CO is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that can have deadly results if allowed to accumulate. In fact, just a few days ago an Oregon man died and a woman went to the hospital as a result of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

What are the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), CO poisoning can produce headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. Inhaling high levels of the gas can lead to loss of consciousness and death.

How can you prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
The CDC recommends getting your furnace serviced by a qualified heating company every year. This will ensure the unit is running properly and the technician will be able to check for any cracks in your heat exchanger. You should also install a Carbon Monoxide detector on each level of your home to warn you if any leaks into your home.

If you would like more information from the Centers for Disease Control, you can click this link.

Give us a call at 253-630-9224 if you would like to have us inspect your gas furnace for your safety or if have any questions.