Many homeowners like to save money and learn new skills by tackling home improvement projects around the home. However, there are some projects that are not DIY, this includes most projects that involve home heating systems. For your safety it is best to contact a qualified, licensed technician to perform furnace, boiler and other heating work in your home.
Consider These Facts and Statistics
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 15% of consumer-product related electrocutions are related to contact with large appliances. These electrocutions occur most commonly while someone is attempting to service or repair the appliance.
- In 2006, an estimated 33,500 injuries were reported to hospital emergency rooms as involving furnaces, air conditioners, fans, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, and heat pumps. The leading types of injuries were laceration (14,890), contusion or abrasion (6,110), and strain or sprain (4,430).
- In 2006, HVAC or related equipment was involved in an estimated 7,400 reported U.S. home structure fires, with associated losses of 270 civilian injuries and $200 million indirect property damage.
- In 2003-2006, the 7,000 reported home structure fires per year involving air conditioning and related equipment included 2,400 per year involving central and room air conditioners specifically and 3,700 per year involving fans.
- In 1995-2003 (excluding 1999, which was not reported), there were 11.5 electrocution deaths per year involving air conditioners and 4.3 electrocution deaths per year involving fans.
So the next time you need heating installation, repair or maintenance on your heating system, call Grand Lake Plumbing and Heating. You'll rest easy knowing that your heating system is operating safely and reliably.
