As we begin to enjoy a few days of warmer temperatures, customers have been asking what is the difference between a chimney flue and furnace flue. “Do I need to have both checked?” That’s a great question and before we answer, it may be best to explain what the difference is first. Know for now that a chimney technician can care for the chimney and furnace flue.
What is a Furnace Flue?
Let’s discuss this one first. A furnace flue is a pipe that moves exhaust gasses such as carbon monoxide from the furnace to the outside. That’s one of the reasons why we are to have carbon monoxide detectors in our homes. Many homeowners don’t know that the furnace flue or exhaust stack needs to be serviced/inspected. By keeping it clean, the air in your home is cleaner as well!
How can you tell if it needs to be serviced? Annual service and inspection is necessary as advised by by CSIA (the Chimney Safety Institute of America), NCSG (the National Chimney Sweep Guild) NFPA (the National Fire Protection Association) and IRC (International Residential Code) requirements for your safety. The furnace flue may have rust, which is the orange type color, water stains, soot or other residue left behind. If this present in your system, you may have a blockage. This is where a chimney technician can care for the chimney and furnace flue.
What is a Chimney Flue?
A chimney flue is generally right above your fireplace. It is the path combustion byproducts take in order exit your home safely. The chimney flue is different as there is a steel chimney liner, or ceramic chimney tiles that direct the ‘smoke’ up and out. If you use wood to burn in your fireplace or not, you don’t want the smoke to stay in your home.
NFPA or the National Fire Protection Association
It’s not just Superior Chimney saying to clean the chimney and furnace flue, it’s the experts that study this subject every day. The NFPA recommends that if you own or rent the home to have both the chimney flues and utility flue serviced at least once per year. Having the flue’s blocked can be dangerous to your home and health.
That’s why when you call, be sure to specify that you want both serviced. A chimney technician can care for the chimney and furnace flue. That’s because our technicians have gone through extensive training to become certified. This gives them the knowledge of what to look for and how to ensure it is extracted from your home in order to keep your home and family safe. Contact us today at 877-244-6349 to set your appointment with one of our certified technicians.
