ATips for the Homeowner
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Energy
Conservation and Indoor Air Quality
Two steps that homeowners take to conserve energy
may adversely af5ect indoor air quality.
Since air leakage can account for as much as 40%
of heat loss, houses are being made more air tight.
Reduced air leakage will contribute to higher concen-
trations of air contaminants from indoor sources and
can cause draft reversal in the furnace
chimney when the demand for air by
furnaces and exhaust fans exceeds the
by leakage area and supply ducts.
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Unvertmg-xrom -011 to gas5 wftnout taking steps to
prevent
chimney deterioration, will increase the risk
of chimney blockage, draft failure and the associated
release of combustion products into the house.
Qualified contractors and inspection by the gas
company are recommended.
or
fireplace
fireplaces,
air supplied
Dirt and Blockage
Never
insulate or try to seal
up
a draft hood, wind
cap or exhaust vent on any gas appliance (furnace,
hot water heater, range, dryer or space heater). Keep
your equipment area clean. Don’t store anything that
could restrict air circulation close to equipment.
It is absolutely essential to your safety that panels
and grills on the furnace are kept in place and that
the fan compartment door is closed when the furnace
is operating.
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