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Furnace Puff Back Cleanup

Furnace Puff Back Cleanup – Westchester, NY

You’ve been hearing a puff or bang when you start your furnace, and maybe strange noises that are continuing even after the furnace has turned off. Then there’s the tell-tale soot that’s building up around registers, starting to coat the walls and ceilings, and slowly spreading out over everything the air touches in your home… Furnace puff back has struck again! But what exactly is furnace puff back, and why is it shooting black soot through your ventilation system like a makeshift chimney? How can you stop it, and restore your belongings?

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The How & Why Behind Furnace Puff Back

The culprit of furnace puff backs is a problem with the furnace itself. This is commonly caused by leaks in the oil system, but it can also be caused by clog in the oil burner nozzle, expanding bubbles in the oil line, or a problem with the shut off valve. Basically, anything that delays the ignition or leaves behind unburned oil in the chamber can cause furnace puff back. This is because during the time the ignition is delayed or unburned oil is leaking inside the ignition chamber, vapors build up. And when the ignition finally does kick into action with more vapors than it can handle, it actually triggers a minor explosion that sends smoke and soot through your furnace, ventilation system, and home.

If you suspect that your home might be experiencing minor furnace puff back, it should only take a quick look around to find signs. Your furnace and ventilation system will likely have a decent layer of soot building up. If you’re not the adventurous type when it comes to this sort of thing, you can also look at the registers around your home for signs that soot is beginning to travel into your living space.

An Ounce of Prevention: How to Prevent Furnace Puff Back in Your Home

The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure remains very true in this case. Furnace puff back does more than just make your home dirty. The soot can cause damage to your furnishings and belongings, and it can drastically affect the air quality in your home. It can even damage the furnace itself, and in some cases, neglecting to deal with the problem can actually lead to devastating house fires. So if you’ve noticed symptoms in your home like oily black webs of soot growing from your registers, it’s time to take action. Have a professional company with a good reputation come out as soon as possible to find the exact problem your furnace has that’s causing it to puff back.

What’s the most effective step you can take to prevent furnace puff backs? Schedule to have your oil-burning furnace serviced and cleaned by an expert every year. The service person will inspect your furnace for potential problems, while cleaning and preventing the buildup of soot, dust, and any other kind of grime. You can further prevent problems from developing by always watching for signs of soot or odd smells, inspecting your furnace for oil leaks, and checking flues and vents for debris. If you ever become suspicious that your furnace might be malfunctioning, don’t hesitate to call in professionals to make sure everything is working as it should be.

When the Worst Happens: Restoring Your Home and Belongings for a Happy Ending

Hopefully, you’ve stumbled across this page because you’d only heard of furnace puff backs and wanted to learn more about them. Unfortunately, it’s more likely that you’re looking for information because either you suspect your home is experiencing furnace puff backs, or you can no longer ignore the problem because there’s soot absolutely everywhere. Whatever the case may be, we hope you’ve learned some valuable information about how you can prevent furnace puff backs from damaging your home. And once you’ve taken the necessary steps to repair your furnace and clean out your ventilation system, you’ll be well on the road to clean home recovery!

As soot typically covers all exposed surfaces as a result of a puff back, please don’t hesitate to contact us about cleaning your fabric, carpet and softgoods items. When soot and oily residue settles on your clothing, bedding, carpeting, upholstery and window treatments it is necessary to employ cleaning solutions that are specifically meant for this type of calamity. At Embassy Cleaners, our staff and management have many years of experience dealing with puff back clean-ups and we possess the knowledge and craftsmanship you can rely on to restore your belongings back to their pre-event condition. You’ll feel relieved once you experience working with us, knowing that the work will be handled with professional care and your entire home will be restored back to its ideal squeaky clean status in no time.

In addition to all this knowledge, Embassy Cleaners employs accredited cleaning techniques that are specifically geared towards eradicating the oily residue left behind on your possessions as a result of furnace puff back.

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We specialize in Dry Cleaning, Laundering, Tailoring, Drapery Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery Cleaning. Please get in touch to learn about our services, including fireproofing and restoration services for smoke and water damage.

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